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Home My WebLink About02272023 City Council Special Meeting Packet - Proposition 2Seward City Council Agenda Packet SPECIAL MEETING Monday, February 27, 2023 6: 00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall All public is invited to attend. City of Seward PO Box 167 Seward, Alaska 99664 A(XJ6 Sher& Men — February 24, 2023 Brenda Ballou, City Clerk City of Seward Re: February 27, 2023, Special City Council Meeting Madam Clerk, City Manager's Office Janette Bower, City Manager Phone: 907-224-4012 Email: jbower@cityofseward.net Please consider this my written request as required by Seward City Code 2.10.030 (a)(2) for a special meeting on February 27, 2023, at 6 pm, for the following item: Resolution 2023-028: Submitting the Question of Amending Seward City Charter Chapter 5.4(a) City Manager to Eliminate the Residency Requirement to the Qualified City of Seward Voters at a Special Election in and for the City of Seward on May 2, 2023 Thank you, ?4111-WA� Janette Bower, City Manager SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE Pursuant to Seward City Code 2.10.030 (2), this is to serve as the written notice calling a City Council Special Meeting on Monday, February 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of: Resolution 2023-028, Submitting the Question of Amending Seward City Charter Chapter 5.4(a) City Manager to Eliminate the Residency Requirement to the Qualified City of Seward Voters at a Special Election in and for the City of Seward on May 2, 2023. The meeting will commence in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 410 Adams Street, Seward. All interested persons are invited to attend the meetings. ALL PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND. Posted: Friday, February 24, 2023 at 3:40 p.m. City Hall bulletin board U.S. Post Office Harbormaster's Building Seward Community Library Museum The City of Seward, Alaska Special City Council Meeting February 27, 2023 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers Sue McClure Mayor Term Expires 2025 John Osenga Vice Mayor Term Expires 2024 Liz DeMoss Council Member Term Expires 2023 Mike Calhoon Council Member Term Expires 2024 Randy Wells Council Member Term Expires 2025 Kevin Finch Council Member Term Expires 2025 Robert Barnwell Council Member Term Expires 2023 Janette Bower City Manager Brenda Ballou City Clerk Brooks Chandler City Attorney 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING [Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total speaking time for this agenda item.] 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA [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 ofsuch a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda] 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolutions 1. Resolution 2023-028, Submitting the Question of Amending Seward City Charter Chapter 5.4(a) City Manager to Eliminate the Residency Requirement to the Qualified City of Seward Voters at a Special Election in and for the City of Seward on May 2, 2023. 7. CITIZEN COMMENTS 8. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 9. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward, Alaska City Council Special Meeting Agenda February 27, 2023 Page I Resolution 2023-028: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, Submitting the Question of Amending Seward City Charter Chapter 5.4(a) City Manager to Eliminate the Residency Requirement to the Qualified City of Seward Voters at a Special Election in and for the City of Seward on May 2, 2023 Documents: • Agenda Statement • Resolution 2023-028 City Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: February 27, 2023 To: City Council From: Sue McClure, Mayor Agenda Item: Resolution 2023-028: Submitting the Question of Amending Seward City Charter Chapter 5.4(a) City Manager to Eliminate the Residency Requirement to the Qualified City of Seward Voters at a Special Election in and for the City of Seward on May 2, 2023 Background and justification: Due to the housing constraints in Seward, it has been difficult for city managers to find housing within the Seward city limits. The proposed amendment allows for more housing opportunities for city managers. The Seward City Charter was established with the residency requirement. Due to similar difficulties in other home -rule municipalities, several of the municipalities have removed the residency requirement, resulting in more flexibility for finding housing for their city manager. Please note that following the special election, the city council may adopt an ordinance establishing residency geographic parameters for the city manager. Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information This legislation is consistent with (citation listed): Comprehensive Plan: Strategic Plan: Other: Certification of Funds Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0 This legislation (✓): Creates revenue in the amount of: $ Creates expenditure in amount of: $ Creates a savings in the amount of: $ X Has no fiscal impact Funds are (✓): Budgeted Line item(s): Not budgeted X Not applicable Fund Balance Information Affected Fund (✓): General SMIC Electric Wastewater Boat Harbor Parking F1 Wat F1 Healthcare Motor Pool Other Note: amounts are unaudited Fund Balance/Net position — unrestricted/unassigned $ Restricted/Unavailable Cash Balance: $ Available Unrestricted Cash Balance: $ Total Cash Balance: $ Note: Unrestricted Net Position represents the total non -capital assets of the fund less anyliabilities while unrestricted cash represents the liquid spendable ,portion of these assets on a short-term basis Finance Director Signature: Attorney Review x Yes Attorney Signature: Not applicable Comments: Administration Recommendation eApprove Resolution Other: Sponsored by: Mayor McClure CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2023-028 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, Submitting the Question of Amending Seward City Charter Chapter 5.4(a) City Manager to Eliminate the Residency Requirement to the Qualified City of Seward Voters at a Special Election in and for the City of Seward on May 2, 2023 WHEREAS, the Seward City Charter may be amended by proceedings commenced by the vote of four members of the council; and WHEREAS, an amendment proposed by the council shall be submitted at the time of any election to be held in the city, not less than 60 days after its proposal by the council, or at a special election called by the council; and WHEREAS, the amendment to Charter 5.4 (a), if approved by the city's qualified voters, will eliminate language mandating city manager residency in the city limits; and WHEREAS, at least four members of the council have determined it is in the best interests of the city and its residents that the Charter amendment be put in forth to the City of Seward qualified voters. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The City shall submit the following proposition to the qualified voters of the City at the May 2, 2023, special city election: Proposition No. 2 Seward City Charter Amendment Shall the City of Seward Charter Chapter 5.4 (a) be amended to read as follows: (deleted language is stricken): 5.4 City Manager (a) The city manager shall be chosen solely on the basis of his demonstrated administrative qualifications, with particular emphasis on his training and experience as a professional municipal administrator. He shall be ^ Fesi ent o Proposition No. 2 Yes No A yes vote approves repeals the residency requirement language. A no vote retains the residency requirement language. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2023-028 Section 2. The amendment set forth in Section 1 shall become effective upon its approval by a majority of the qualified voters voting on the question at the May 2, 2023 special election. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 27th day of February, 2023. THE CITY OF SEWARD ALASKA Sue McClure, Mayor AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Brenda J. Ballou, MMC City Clerk (City Seal)