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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2020-001 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Sponsored by: PACAB PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION 2020-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD, RECOMMENDING COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD PRIORITIES FROM FEBRUARY 2020 TO FEBRUARY 2021 WHEREAS,PACAB's responsibilities are listed in SCC 2.30.325 Powers and Duties;and WHEREAS,at its December 18,2019 work session,PACAB reviewed and refined their Priorities and Goals list for 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that: Section 1. The following list of Priorities and Goals from February 2020 through February 2021 is hereby approved by the Board and recommended to Council for their approval: 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 • Review the vessel property tax and provide recommendation to Council • Sponsor an Energy workshop for the community • Evaluate options for a heat pump rebate program and present a proposal to Council • Hold another joint work session with the Planning&Zoning Commission about a SMIC overlay • Work towards developing a Climate Action Plan • Discuss and review the January 2020 City Council work session with the electric department PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION 2020-001 • Determine action needed to address halibut by-catch and provide recommendation to Council • Support the work of the Airport Committee • Create an ad hoc committee for SMIC Development and an ad hoc committee for Energy • Send a board member to the Alaska Municipal League Conference • Prioritize City, State, and Federal Priorities for port and commerce initiatives • Evaluate city utility infrastructure for future growth • Participate in Joint Work Session with Historic Preservation committee on Downtown Historic Overlay District • Review the SMIC Development Plan • Evaluate the Blue Pipeline Initiative and give recommendation to Council on the city's continued investment • Provide input on the Capital Improvement Plan LONG TERM GOALS • Review the Harbor Tariff(Target Completion 2021) • Submit a Climate Action Plan to Council for adoption (Target Completion 2021) • Update Seward Boat Harbor Plan (Target Completion 2021) • Update SMIC Development Plan (Target Completion 2022) Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 8th day of January, 2020. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Laur chne der,Chair AYES: Smith, Hughes, Lawrence, Schneider NOES: None ABSENT: Jaffa, Lemas, Paquette ABSTAIN: None PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION 2020-001 ■rr ATTEST: 9—eA4A7C,9- Jessica Stallard Deputy City Clerk (City Seal) •••euu».r�s • •••y OF S,,f ♦ OP6 p :'_ • SEAL • 1J ........ ti•. F OF Alt-PF•.