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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
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August 23, 2021 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers
Christy Terry 1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor
Term Expires 2022 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Tony Baclaan 3. ROLL CALL
Vice Mayor
Term Expires 2022 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE
ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING [Those who have
Sue McClure signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 minutes
Council Member per speaker and 36 minutes total speaking time for this agenda item.]
Term Expires 2023 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA [Approval
of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent
Sharyl Seese Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council member so requests.
Council Member In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda]
Term Expires 2021 6. SPECIAL ORDERS,PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
A. Proclamations and Awards
John Osenga 1. Honoring Seward High School Athlete Lydia Jacoby for
Council Member Winning Gold & Silver Medals for Swimming in the
Term Expires 2021 2021 Summer Olympics
2. Recognizing Nursing Supervisor Lynne Lawrence as
Liz Spring Creek Correctional Center's Employee of the Year
Counncilcil Member for 2020
Term Expires 2023 3. National Preparedness Month Proclamation
Ristine Casagranda 4. Founder's Day Proclamation
Council Member B. City Manager Report
Term Expires 2022
C. Other Reports and Announcements [Reports must be submitted to
the city clerk no later than noon on the Tuesday preceding the Monday
meeting for inclusion in the packet.Five(5) minutes speaking time will be
allowed for each report.]
Janette Bower 1. Chamber of Commerce Report by Jason Bickling
City Manager D. Presentations [Presentations are limited to ten minutes each, excluding
Q&A, and are limited to two per meeting unless increased by council.]
Brenda Ballou 1. Business Advisor presentation by Cliff Cochran from the
City Clerk Small Business Development Center(SBDC).
2. Presentation of the City's Draft 2020 Financial Report by
Brooks Chandler Altman, Rogers & Co.
City Attorney
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS [Public hearing comments are limited to five(5) minutes per person. After all
speakers have spoken, a person may speak for a second time for no more than one(1) minute.]
A. Ordinances for Public Hearing and Enactment
1. Ordinance 2021-006, Amending Portions Of Seward City Code 15.10.140
Definitions; 15.10.226 Land Uses Allowed, To Change, Update, And Accommodate
The Wishes Of The Public To Promote Life Safety And Maintain A City Code That
Reflects The Community's Needs. This ordinance was introduced on July 23, 2021
and had a public hearing and was postponed on August 9, 2021.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS—None
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolutions
*1. Resolution 2021-087, Authorizing The City Manager To Seek Federal Funds
Through The America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) In The Amount Of $577,195 As
Administered By The Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB).
*2. Resolution 2021-088, Supporting The City Manager To Seek Additional Funds From
The Federal Infrastructure/Stimulus Package, And Another Time Extension From The
Alaska Energy Authority For The Heat Loop Project Grant.
3. Resolution 2021-089, Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase A Ventrac
Sidewalk Snow Vehicle Plus Accessories From Totem Equipment And Supply In The
Amount Of$26,235, And Appropriating Funds.
*4. Resolution 2021-090, Authorizing The City Manager To Approve Change Order 1 To
Task Order 7 With R&M Consultants Inc. For Engineering Support Services During
The Construction Phase For The Replacement Of G, K And L-Floats At The Seward
Boat Harbor, And Appropriating Funds Not To Exceed $65,082.
*5. Resolution 2021-091, Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contractual
Agreement With The Alaska Small Business Development Corporation And The
Seward Chamber Of Commerce For Three Years To Establish A Seward Small
Business Advisor Position, Which Is Intended To Increase Small Businesses
Development hi The Seward Community, In An Amount Not To Exceed $25,000 Per
Year, And Appropriating Funds.
*6. Resolution 2021-092, Approving The 2021 Grant Year Budget For The Seward
Community Health Center (SCHC) As Required By The Co-Applicant Agreement
Between The City Of Seward And SCHC.
*7. Resolution 2021-093, Supporting The Efforts Of The Kenai Peninsula Borough To
Secure A Grant From The Alaska U.S. Congressional Delegation For Spruce Bark
Beetle Mitigation Within The Kenai Peninsula Borough And The Cities Within The
Kenai Peninsula Borough.
*8. Resolution 2021-094, Authorizing The City Manager To Sign The Automatic Aid
Agreement And Operational Plan Between The City Of Seward Fire Department And
Seward Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
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B. Other New Business Items
*1. Approval of the August 9, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS—None
11. CITIZEN COMMENTS [There is no sign in for this comment period. Time is limited to five (5)
minutes per speaker.]
12. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN
COMMENTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
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