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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
City Council Chambers Beginning at 12:00 p.m.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TEMPORARY PROCESS FOR
CITIZEN COMMENTS AT APRIL 7, 2021
PORT & COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Port and Commerce Advisory Board will hold a Virtual Regular Meeting on Wednesday,April 7,2021 at 12:00 p.m.
Because the City of Seward is currently experiencing a declared public health emergency due to Coronavirus Disease
2019(COVID-19),alternate methods for providing Citizen Comments have been created:
How To Virtually Attend The Meeting
1. The meeting will be Live Streamed on the city's YouTube page.Log onto YouTube and type"City of Seward
Alaska"into the search bar.
2. Listen on the radio.Tune to KIBH-FM 91.7
3. Watch on television.Tune into GCI Cable Channel 9.
4. Join Thru Zoom Webinar
Zoom App or www.zoom.us Or Telephone: +1 669 900 6833 or 877 853 5247 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID:924 8671 1097
Passcode: 688542
How To Submit Your CITIZEN COMMENTS
1. Email your written Citizen Comments to clerkkcityofseward.net no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6,
2021.Identify whether you want your comments READ ALOUD at the meeting or EMAILED to PACAB upon
receipt. Comments requested to be read aloud will be delivered verbally to PACAB by the City Clerk at the
appropriate time during the meeting.
2. If you wish to be called on the telephone during the meeting to provide your comments telephonically, send an
email request to the City Clerk along with your contact information to clerkkcityofseward.net,including your
full name and the telephone number you wish to have called. The clerk must receive your request no later than
5:00 p.m.on Tuesday,April 6,2021.Identify whether you wish to be called during the FIRST or SECOND citizen
comment period. If you wish to be contacted for the first Citizen Comment period,please be prepared to answer
your phone starting at 12:00 p.m.If you wish to be contacted for the second Citizen Comment period,there is no
estimate of time to expect the call.
3. Real-time public comment can be addressed to the Port&Commerce Advisory Board utilizing the Zoom virtual
meeting software for remote access.This application will allow users to view the meeting and raise their hand to
provide a comment.
All Citizen Comments will be timed and limited to three minutes(first period)or five minutes(second period). The
telephone number will be called ONE time;if there is no answer,the clerk will move on to the next citizen.
Thank You For Your Cooperation!
The City of Seward,Alaska
SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
April 7, 2021 12:00 p.m. Council Chambers
Laura Schneider 1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair
Term Expires July,2023 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Bruce Jaffa 3. ROLL CALL
Vice Chair
Term Expires July,2021 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS
SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Carl Hughes
Board Member 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Term Expires July,2023
Colby Lawrence 6. SPECIAL ORDERS,PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Board Member A. Proclamations and Awards—None
Term Expires July,2022
B. Alaska Railroad Report .................................................. Pg. 3
Lynda Paquette C. Chamber of Commerce Report ......................................... Pg. 4
Board Member D. Harbormaster Report ......................................... ............ Pg. 8
Term Expires July,2021 E. Other Reports and Announcements—None
F. Presentations
Erin Lemas 1. Happy Youth Programs & Educational Resources (HYPER)
Board Member presentation by Casie Warner ........................... .......... Pg. 9
Term Expires July,2021
Benjamin Smith
Board Member
Term Expires July,2022
Stephen Sowell
Assistant City Manager
Norm Regis
Harbormaster
Brenda Ballou
City Clerk
City of Seward, Alaska Port& Commerce
April 7, 2021 Advisory Board Agenda
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7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolutions
1. Resolution 2021-002, Recommending That City Council Amend The Port & Harbor
Tariff Regulations To Increase Vessel Storage Rates In The Seward Marine
Industrial Center(SMIC)Yard, Effective January 1,2022. ...... ......... .... Pg. 19
B. Other New Business Items
1. Review&provide recommendation to Council on vessel property tax.
*2. Approve the March 3,2021 Regular Meeting Minutes. ................................... Pg. 26
8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS[No Action Required]
A.Port& Commerce Advisory Board Priorities (as approved by City Council). ..........Pg. 31
B. Port& Commerce Advisory Board 2021 Goals Calendar. ................................ Pg. 32
9. CITIZEN COMMENTS [There is no sign in for this comment period. Time is limited to five (5)
minutes per speaker.]
10. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN
COMMENTS
11. ADJOURNMENT
City of Seward, Alaska Port& Commerce
April 7, 2021 Advisory Board Agenda
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ALA�KA
RAILROAD
APRIL 7, 2021
Port and Commerce Advisory Board Port of Seward
City of Seward TEL 907.265.2209
Alaska Railroad Mission
Through excellent customer service and sound business management practices, provide safe,
efficient and economical transportation and real estate services that support and grow economic
development opportunities for the State of Alaska.
Report to the Port and Commerce Advisory Board
MARCH Vessel Traffic-
• 19 large vessels: normal freight trade-including SeaTac Marine/SBS barge that will winter
dock in Seward when there is ice in Cook Inlet, long term barge storage, and vessels here
for maintenance and repairs. Vessel traffic continues with service and vessel
maintenance and repairs. Continuing work with companies starting their spring
mobilization operations.
Other Items-
• Port follows all State, CDC and US Coast Guard Port continuity protocols in regards to
COVID-19. The Alaska Railroad Corporation continues to masks in all of ourfacilities. This
includes trains and Seward Train Depot and the Dale Lindsey Cruise Ship Terminal.
• Ongoing Cruise Ship Dock/Terminal Development RFP process with our two proposers
[Global Ports Holding and Seward Community Partnership (formerly Holistica
Destinations)]. If anyone is interested in reviewing the project updates you can check out
the website at www.railportseward.com/project-updates. Sill in negotiations with the
proposers.
• Monitoring the 2021 Cruise Ship Schedule and COVID Mitigation Planning at the Port.
Canada remains closed to Cruise Ships through February 28, 2022. The Federal
Delegation, Alaska Governor, and Cruise Lines are actively pursuing solutions to allow for
ships during the 2021 season. This includes continuing to work with the CDC for
clarifications on the Healthy Sail Panel best management practices recommendations to
protect the public health and safety of questions, crew and communities. Information
and updates will continue to evolve as more decisions and final determinations are made.
We have one confirmed Cruise Ship - National Geographic Orion on 7/13.
• Coastal Classic 2021 train schedule announced and will run daily to/from Seward May 29-
September 6.
ChristyTerry, Accredited Marine Port Executive
Seward Port Manager
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Chamber of Commerce PACAB Report
April 7, 2021 Board Meeting
(report submitted March 30)
AEV Charging Stations: I have been working with Rob Montgomery (new Utility Manager) and the
group that is managing the distribution of the VW Funds that are distributing grants to install AEV
Charging Stations. We have picked a place at the visitor center to install them. There will be one
high speed and one level 2 station. We are hoping to have this project done this summer.
Solar: I have a meeting this week to discuss the possibility of putting solar at the Visitor Center as a
demonstration / education / training site.
Small Business Development Position: Update: (We did receive the money back from the Bering
Sea Fisherman's Association) I've had a couple of meetings with Jon Bittner (head of SBDC for the
state) and Cliff Cochran (SBDC for Central Peninsula) in regards to a new potential partnership.
What they are able to offer would be a great asset to our business community and a great addition to
the chamber. We talked about where we are at as a community. We've given them some ideas
around community business needs and opportunities and things that were part of the BPI position
that are still relevant. They are working on developing a co-managed job description as part of a
proposal. The regular reporting that they would share with us (that they currently have to produce)
would be beyond what we would could want at the Chamber and City levels. I'm waiting to hear back
from them on some pieces — I will bring that proposed job description and details to the chamber
board and city administration.
CARES Funds Program: We are still receiving a few requests for vouchers but definitely slowing
down. At the beginning of the month, we sent out the first round of checks to businesses to cover
their vouchers that had been requested at that time. We will be doing a "clean up" check at the end
of the month for each business to cover the vouchers that have come in in the meantime. We have
been tracking our administrative costs (staff time spent, postage, design, posters, etc.) and will be
getting those totaled up. We will then take a look at what we have left over and then look at if there is
enough left to do something else.
I met with Jeff Hettrick and Willow Hettrick (Price) recently. Willow became the Executive Director of
the Alutiiq Pride Marine Industries (recently renamed as they do a lot more than just a shellfish
hatchery). They do a lot of research — work in kelp seeding for kelp farms, crab hatching, fish work,
research, etc. We are going to get a tour of their facility and consult on communications and
rebranding and make some connections for them.
Staffing: We had interviews last week for our Visitor Experience Coordinator position. There were 4
strong candidates — we will be offering the position this week.
Community Awards: The nominations are complete and we have turned things around for voting.
We are tentatively looking at April 24t" for a date and having it mostly virtual except for presentation
staff and winners.
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Website Progress. The staff is busy (primarily Kat) on getting all of the photography and content
developed for the website. The due date is March 26t"
KPTMC (Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council) Board Update: We had our board work
session and meeting March 12 at the Gateway Hotel. On this Board are the Chamber EDs from
Homer, Soldotna, Kenai, and Seward, one business member from each community, and two at large
members, and Lane Chesley (Borough Assembly Rep). The business members are: Dale Bagley
(Bagley Real Estate), Carol Fraser (Aspen Hotels), Travis Taylor (Premier Tours), Mike Flores
(Ninilchik Charters), and Kirsten McNeil (Major Marine). Tom Tougas and Christy Terry came and
spoke to us at lunch.
Visitor Services: The visitor Center is still open during the week from 11 am — 3pm Monday— Friday
and are closed on the weekends. We will be expanding the hours in April. We are seeing more
visitors come through the doors (spring break) and increasing amounts of visitor guide requests and
phone inquiries.
Halibut Tournament: scheduled for June 15-30.
4t" of July: We have put out a survey just to gauge how people are feeling in regards to the 4t"
Vendor communication is ongoing and we will be opening vendor applications soon.
MMR: The confirmation process has been extended until the end of March.
Silver Salmon Derby: The 2021 SSD will be August 14t" — 22na.
Calendar of Upcoming Events:
4/1 — Seward Marine Committee Meeting
4/6 — SSD Committee Meeting
4/24 - Community Awards (hybrid event — part in person and part virtual)
Reports from the Staff:
Communications Report — Kat
o Social Media
• Up to 13,000 followers on Instagram, up 3,000 in just 4 months
• Over 1 million impressions on Facebook (see below analytics)
o Website Redesign
Trends
Facehook Page Reach Instag ram
�RRe�a}ch
1,571 ,516t 2.6K35 51 ,822 " 5,9%
• Just a few hours of work away from completing CMS copywriting for over 150 new
webpages -- due to SimpleView on March 26
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• Collecting potential banner images from local photographers
o Co-Marketing
• Sponsoring a two-page spread in Edible Alaska's Summer edition, with a circulation of
9,000
• Offered $100 co-marketing opportunity to premium members, 8 members opted
in
• Wrote a feature with three itineraries for food and adventure
o Visitor Guide/Leads
• Submitted 300 organic requests for mailers and 3 boxes to Discover Denali
MEMBERSHIP REPORT: Aisha
Total Active Members: 358
• Dropped: 0
• New:
o Mudd Hutt (classic 1-4)
o Discover Denali (reciprocal)
• Rejoined:
o UAF - Seward Marine Center (nonprofit)
o Industrial Development Services (classic 1-4)
• Simpleview CRM/CMS
o Supporting transition of content, listings and brand collateral to new platform
o Developing robust amenities categories for new member listings
o Bringing annual applications and processes online (ad sales, vendors, sponsors)
o Writing content for Chamber/Membership related pages
• 2021 July 4th Festival
o Beginning regular planning committee meetings
o Fourth of July community survey - live through 3/31
o NEW online CRM vendor application and agreement updates/communications
• 2021 Community Awards
o Committee meetings/planning
o Online nomination period over - member voting ballots live through 3/20
• Supporting team projects:
o Edible Alaska spread in Summer 2021 edition - membership co-marketing
o `Shop Seward' program coordination and promotions
• Supporting Director/Board w/
o Bylaws and member code of conduct review/development
o Transition/goal setting/planning for membership coordinator position into 2021
• Engaging partners for 2020-member programming, including
o Simpleview - Member listing/online presence webinar (April)
o AK SBDC - 4-part online class pack - will be available to members (May 2021)
o ATIA/AGA informational session (March/April)
PROMOTIONS REPORT: Marissa
• `Spring break in Seward'
o Sample itinerary - Blog post & Instagram Guide
o Posts/stories highlighting spring break activities in Seward
o `Open for Business' pages update 3/9
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• Professional Development
o Grow with Google training
• Nonprofit support
o Seward Homeless Connection
o HYPER - Happy Youth Programs & Education Resources
• FB Events
o KPEDD Chamber Chat Event
o Community Survey - 4th of July
• Other
o BuyAlaska partnership
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PACAB HARBOR
1. We have currently started lifting vessels for Coast Guard inspections for the 2021 season.
2. The water in the harbor has been turned off, there is signage throughout the harbor notifying
where the winter water locations are.
3. The 50 ton lifts have slowed down, the entire harbor crew is still working and have adjusted
to COVID-19 issues/mandates while continuing to do boat lifts.
4. The crew is continuing to clean up the last 2 lots at SMIC, this could take some time but we
are making headway, this has slowed down due to snow removal.
5. The harbor crew has been clearing a lot of snow in the harbor and at SMIC, if we miss
something please let us know.
6. The harbor has done several 330 ton boat lifts this week.
7. The fish cleaning stations are closed down for the winter.
8. The harbor office is short one staff in the front office.
9. The Harbor has upgraded to the new software and are still working through some minor
issues.
10. The harbor office will be closed on Sundays, any phone messages received on Sundays are
being monitored and responded to by the Sunday harbor crew.
11. Continuing to have meeting concerning the North East harbor launch ramp, we are at 25%
design still waiting on the State to appropriate the money that AD&G has received from the
feds.
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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION 2021-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING THAT CITY
COUNCIL AMEND THE PORT & HARBOR TARIFF
REGULATIONS TO INCREASE VESSEL STORAGE RATES IN
THE SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER (SMIC) YARD,
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2022
WHEREAS, the Port& Commerce Advisory Board (PACAB) held a meeting on March
3, 2021, to discuss SMIC storage rates; and
WHEREAS, the current SMIC storage rates have not been increased since 2013; and
WHEREAS, the current SMIC storage rates, if increased for inflation alone, would be
$0.17 per foot per day for the first year; and
WHEREAS, the SMIC storage rates currently fall at the lower end of rates for other
comparable Alaska harbors; and
WHEREAS,the SMIC yard has continued to grow and improve since the 2013 rates were
established,providing more amenities and attracting new services, as well as new customers; and
WHEREAS, the 330-Ton Travelift has been modified to accommodate wider vessels,
allowing more vessels access to the SMIC yard and services; and
WHEREAS,the cost to maintain and continue improved infrastructure are rising; and
WHEREAS, the recommended rate schedule will deter derelict vessels and allow space
for working vessels for storage and repairs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PORT AND COMMERCE
ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Port and Commerce Advisory Board recommends the Seward City Council
enact the following rates for vessel storage in the SMIC yard as follows:
• Increase from $0.10 per foot per day to $0.20 per foot per day for the first year(up
to 12 months).
• Increase from $0.20 per foot per day to $0.30 per foot per day for the second year
(up to 24 months).
• Increase to $0.40 per foot per day for the third year(up to 36 months).
• Increase to $0.50 per foot per day for the fourth year(up to 48 months).
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PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION 2021-002
• Increase and cap at$0.60 per foot per day for anything over four years (48 months)
of storage.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and be provided
to City Council at the next possible meeting.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board of the City of
Seward, Alaska, this 71h day of April, 2021.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
Laura Schneider, Chair
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Ballou, MMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: April 7, 2021
To: Port and Commerce Advisory Board
Through: Stephen Sowell, Assistant City Manager
From: Norm Regis, Harbormaster and Acting City Manager
Agenda Item: Amending Seward Marine Industrial Center vessel storage rates
BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION:
The current vessel storage rates in the Seward Marine Industrial Center were established in 2013. In
the years since the last rate adjustment,there have been many improvements in the yard in terms of
infrastructure and services available. A recent survey of storage yards in the region showed that
SMIC rates are at the very low end of the price spectrum compared to other facilities. Additionally,
there are more amenities and services available now in the SMIC yard than there are at many other
storage yards in the region. The yard has drawn many new customers and vendors and demand for
space is increasing. The costs for maintaining the yard and continuing to improve the infrastructure
are also increasing.
INTENT:
To increase vessel storage rates in the SMIC yard to reflect inflation,services available,and storage
rates of similar yards, as well as to discourage derelict vessels.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
1. Comprehensive Plan:
2. Strategic Plan:
3. Other:
FISCAL NOTE:
Approved by Finance Department:
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No Not Applicable
RECOMMENDATION:
PACAB approve Resolution 2021-002,recommending City Council increase vessel storage rates in
the Seward Marine Industrial Center.
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Azure Dream—65 ft LOA, 19 ft beam, in SMIC since 8/18/20
201.50—storage fee in SMIC for Jan 2021 @6.50/day
471.25—Homer
260.00—Whittier per month Oct-March
556.50—Whittier April
2,921.75— Kodiak
193.75—Valdez summer
100.00—Valdez winter
1,934.40—Port Townsend
745.55—Port Townsend winter discount
584.35—Craig
170.95—Cordova
247.00—Haines
277.88—Dillingham winter storage
321.10—Petersburg
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Boat Storage/Haul-out capabilities in AK and beyond. Services listed below are by city-
owned harbors only. List does not include privately owned yards or private service providers.
(current as of Feb 2021)
Seward
SMIC storage $0.10/foot per day for the first 12 months
Increasing to $0.20/foot per day after 12 months
50 Ton Boat Lift- $236.25/hour plus $21.00/foot over 50 feet, one way
330 Ton Boat Lift - $425.00 per hour plus $21.00/foot over 55 feet, one way
Mandatory washdown on entering yard, in season, $2.50/foot per hour(minimum one hour)
Homer-
$0.25/sq foot per month (no moorage paid)
$0.20/sq foot per month for vessels paying TDM, monthly, semi-annual harbor moorage
$0.17/sq foot per month for vessels paying annual harbor moorage
(calculation LOA X Beam plus a ten-foot perimeter on all sides. If add'l equip on site, it will be
added to the total sq footage)
From Homer Harbor: "The Homer Port &Harbor doesn't operate a boatyard,we provide land storage
for freight/materials or for large vessels that are hauling out in order to work on the vessel."Email from
Amy Woodruff,Admin supervisor.
Whittier
Storage From Oct-March $4.00/foot per month (approx. $0.13/foot/day)
From April -Sept $10.50 per day for first 7 days, $21 per day after 7 days
$75 cleanup fee when boat vacates storage
Boat Lift- $274.89/hour. Can only accommodate boats 15 tons or less and btw 22-45
feet.
Kodiak
Storage $2.90 per foot per day for 1-30 days
$1.45 per foot per day for 31 or more days
Boat Lift—Round Trip is $69-120 per foot depending on length. Wash time billed at
$200-300 per hour.
9.17.1 Lift, Block, and Launch
9.17.1.1 Vessels up to 80' ................................................................................................69.00/ft
9.17.1.2 81'to 100' ..........................................................................................................................78.00/ft
9.17.1.3 101'to 120' ........................................................................................................................94.00/ft
9.17.1.4 121'to 150' ......................................................................................................................111.00/ft
9.17.1.5 151'and up ......................................................................................................................120.00/ft
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Valdez
Storage $6.25 per day from May 1 — Sept 30
$30.00 per month, addl $2.00/foot per month for vessels over 30 feet, Oct 1-April 30
Time limit for storage is 9 months
Boat Lift 75 ton Max - $220 per hour.
Port Townsend
Storage $0.96/foot per day monthly rate, Boatyard Storage
$0.63/foot per day, monthly rate, Workyard Storage
$6.77/foot per month, non-working, non-electric storage, 6-mo minimum (approx. $0.23
per foot per day)
2021 Winter discount rate $0.37/foot per day
70/75 TON LIFTS Round Trip Lift
Varies from $9.36 - $14.56/foot depending on length
Minimum Hoist $220.00, additional washdown fees $2.30/foot per half hour
300 TON TRAVEL LIFT Round Trip Lift
Varies from $18.58 — $24.71/foot depending on length
Minimum Hoist $832.24
Craig
JT Brown Boat Yard Storage 0.18/foot per day up to 56 days
Increasing to 0.29/foot per day from 56 days to one year
Increasing to 0.58/foot per day over one year
Boat and Trailer Storage up to 25' - $20.00 per month
Boat and Trailer Storage 25' and over - $40.00 per month
Hydraulic Trailer for boats up to 52' and 50 tons. $11.00/foot including blocking and
launching.
Cordova
Vessel Storage - $2.63/foot per month up to 12 months (approx. $0.09/foot/day)
Increasing to $10.50/foot month over 12 months (approx. $0.35/foot/day)
150 Ton Travelift- $22.00/foot up to 40'
$24.00/foot 41'-58'
$26.00/over 58' feet
Washdown free up to 2 hours. Rates are one way and do not include blocking.
Haines
Storage -Upland Storage Fee $0.20/sq. foot per month
Vessel Storage Fee (current tenants and paid in advance) $0.1 0/sq.foot per month
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Dillingham
Storage Summer- $45.00/month per 100 sq. feet.
Winter - $3.00/day or $90.00/month per 400 sq. feet
Petersburg—Port storage $0.26 per sq. foot per month.
Sitka—No Storage Available
Juneau —No Boat Storage Available, Gear storage at Auke Bay $0.50 per sq. foot per month
Ketchikan—No Storage Available
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CALL TO ORDER
The March 3, 2021 regular meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called
to order at 12:00 p.m. by Chair Schneider.
OPENING CEREMONY
Board Member Lynda Paquette led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Laura Schneider,presiding (via Zoom) and
Bruce Jaffa (via Zoom) Carl Hughes (via Zoom)
Colby Lawrence (via Zoom) Lynda Paquette
Erin Lemas (via Zoom) Benjamin Smith
comprising a quorum of the Board; and
Norm Regis, Harbormaster/Acting City Manager (via Zoom)
Brenda Ballou, City Clerk
Excused—None
Absent—None
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED
FOR PUBLIC HEARING—None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Paquette/Smith) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion Passed Unanimous
The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items:
Approve the January 6,2021 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Approve the February 3,2021 Regular Meeting Minutes.
SPECIAL ORDERS,PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Proclamations &Awards —None
Alaska Railroad Report. The written report was included in the packet.
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Chamber of Commerce Report.Jason Bickling stated that the chamber had received lots
of positive feedback about the Shop Seward event, and was pleased that the first round of CARES
Act funding checks had already been disbursed to local businesses. In response to Smith, Bickling
said the Mount Marathon Race director had been instrumental in making the decision to move the
race day to July 7, 2021, away from the Festival activities, in order to mitigate concerns over
crowding.
Harbormaster Report. The written report was included in the packet.
Hughes complimented the harbor on receiving a positive citizen commendation. Regis
thanked Hughes and said it was nice to get positive feedback.
Other Reports and Announcements —None
Presentations —None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS —None
NEW BUSINESS
Other New Business Items
Discuss and approve draft resolution to city council recommending membership in ICLEI,
USA.
Hughes said he didn't understand this membership, and wished to have more information
about what it meant to join, and what PACAB would get out of it.
Schneider said she wanted to update the draft resolution to include information about the
organization's by-laws, and the five tenets upon which they worked: lowering emissions,
improving resiliency, letting people have a voice, protecting ecosystems, and moving economic
activity into a circular path of reuse instead of a one-way flow of material.
Hughes said one of his concerns was that the website for ICLEI indicated they worked with
large urban areas, and he wasn't sure Seward would be a good fit. He would not support moving
forward until he had more information.
Jaffa noted that there had been previous discussions amongst PACAB about joining this
organization and what that would mean; he believed the intent for joining was to gain resources
and tools, and not to become a promoter for the organization. Jaffa added that the resolution should
probably be reworked before it was finalized.
Paquette concurred with Jaffa; her understanding was that the goal of membership would
be to gain tools and resources.
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Smith wondered if there could be another way to obtain tools and resources besides through
membership, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which offered as carbon
inventory tool for free. He,too,noted that ICLEI appeared to be geared towards large urban cities.
Smith suggested reaching out to other communities within Alaska who had experience working
with ICLEI to get their thoughts and feedback.
Schneider clarified that PACAB had previously approved a motion to present membership
into ICLEI to council. She said her understanding was that ICLEI would expect a pledge from the
city that they were committed to addressing climate change, but she didn't believe ICLEI would
be monitoring or trying to control the city's activities. Schneider reminded everyone that this
activity aligned with PACAB's priorities, and that there were 25 people who were working hard
on the Climate Action Committee.
Motion (Paquette/Hughes) Include the following as one of the topics
for the March 17, 2021 work session:
Review and discuss the draft resolution for
ICLEI membership.
Motion Passed Yes: Paquette, Hughes, Lemas, Smith,
Lawrence, Schneider
No: Jaffa
Review and discuss Harbor Tariff, specifically pricing at SMIC and annual increases.
Regis said the rates for boat storage at the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) had
not been updated in nearly three decades; he suggested raising the rates from $.10 per foot per day
for the first 12 months to $.25 per foot per day, and from $.20 per foot per day after 12 months to
$.50 per foot per day.
Hughes asked Regis if he was comfortable with that increase. Regis said he thought it was
in keeping with other communities, and that the rates needed to increase to deter derelict vessels.
Deputy Harbormaster Matt Chase said some boat owners took advantage of the ten foot
"envelope" on each side of their vessels and stored vehicles and other equipment in that space;
keeping those areas clear was extra work for the harbor crews, so perhaps charging by the square
foot would be a solution.
Schneider wondered if a 250% increase would be too much of a shock for boat owners.
Regis said he was open to suggestions for a more incremental increase.
Hughes said he would be more comfortable doubling the existing rates to see what
happened.
Jaffa admonished the board to set the rates based on actual costs rather than by comparison
to other communities.
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Lawrence wished to find a balance between increasing rates and not chasing people away.
He thought doubling the rates would be sufficient.
Harbor Administrative Supervisor Nancy Hulbert said there were amenities at SMIC
that were not offered at boat yards in other communities.
Lemas left the meeting at 12:58 p.m.
In response to Schneider's inquiry about paying for electricity at boat stalls, Hulbert said
boat owners who requested electric pedestal spaces paid for that privilege,regardless of how often
they actually used electricity; and, electric charges were also paid by the boat owners based on
usage.
Motion (Paquette/Hughes) Increase the rates for boat storage at
SMIC from $.10 per foot per day to $.20
per foot per day for the first 12 months,
from$.20 per foot per day after 12 months
to $.30 per foot per day for the second
year, and adding the additional rates of
$.40 per foot per day for the third year,
$.50 per foot per day for the fourth year,
and capping at$.60 per foot per day for the
fifth year onward.
Motion Passed Unanimous
Regis said he would draft a resolution for PACAB's consideration which reflected that
motion,and would bring it forward on April 7,2021.Regis would set the effective date for January
1, 2022 in order to give boat owners ample notice.
Discuss PACAB report to council for March, 2021.
Schneider offered to draft the report, and would focus on the items that PACAB had
addressed year-to-date. There was no objection from the board.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS —None
CITIZEN COMMENTS —None
BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN
COMMENTS
Smith appreciated all the discussion. He thought it would be great to work with the
Planning & Zoning Commission on the SMIC Overlay. He thought this was a good meeting.
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Paquette thanked everyone, and thought the rate increase would be great for the harbor.
She appreciated having a full board at today's meeting.
Hughes thanked all the board members for their varying opinions and input on everything
discussed; hearing differing viewpoints helped him be better informed.
Jaffa concurred and liked the free discussion and hearing from people with different
expertise. He attended the Alaska SeaLife Center Gala and thought they did a wonderful job
hosting the event in a virtual environment.
Schneider announced the Solarize Seward program that was being done through
www.solarizethe kenai.org to bring solar panels to Seward; sign up was going on through March
8, 2021. She noted the borough assembly had discussed the Alaska Long Trail at their meeting last
night, and was excited that Seward would be the terminus for the trail when it was finished.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 1:43 p.m.
Brenda J. Ballou, MMC Laura Schneider
City Clerk Chair
(City Seal)
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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 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
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