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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02022022 PACAB LAYDOWN - 2022 Priorities & GoalsPORT & COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD (PACAB) 2022 PRIORITIES & GOALS C2 (�, o P 6 -k P CA�� 6/1 t, LApownJ 2r Following are the Priorities & Goals for PACAB, as approved by PACAB (Res 22-001) and City Council (Res 22-009): 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 • Monitor and provide recommendations to Council regarding all fisheries issues impacting our community SHORT TERM GOALS • Solicit data, input, and comments for recommendation to solve problems with employee recruitment and retention • Prioritize the City's legislative priorities for port and commerce initiatives • Conduct an annual review of vessel property tax andprovide recommendation to Council; consider flat rates • 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 a joint work session with the Planning & Zoning Commission about a SMIC overlay • Review the SMIC Development Plan • Track progress and make recommendations related to ongoing development at SMIC • Update Seward Boat Harbor Plan • Provide input on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) • 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 • Participate in a joint work session with Historic Preservation Commission on Downtown Historic Overlay District LONG TERM GOALS Update SMIC Development Plan Support renewable and alternative energy sources; identify barriers to adoption and provide solutions Promote open air and other meeting venues for public gatherings