Valdez public meetings in 2024

Economic Diversification Commission

The Economic Diversification Commission will hold a regular meeting with primarily procedural items. The only substantive new business is a discussion item regarding a Childcare Operating Grant.

• Discussion of Childcare Operating Grant

City Council

The Valdez City Council will consider and vote on the 2025 city budget, including appropriations. The council will also review a professional services agreement for state lobbying at $60,000 and a broadcasting contract with KVAK Radio up to $40,000. An ordinance to amend the tax exemption for economic‑development property will receive its first reading and a public hearing.

• Adopt 2025 City of Valdez budget (Resolution #24-64)
• Approve professional services agreement with Kim Hutchinson dba Trust Consultants for state lobbying services – $60,000 (New Business)
• Approve contract with KVAK Radio for broadcasting services – up to $40,000 (Consent Agenda)
• Amend Section 3.12.040 of the Valdez Municipal Code to establish a tax exemption for economic development property – first reading, public hearing (Ordinance #24-17)
• Transfer $24,413 from Budget Variance Reserve (Resolution #24-63)

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a work session to discuss the city's 2025 State Legislative Priorities and Strategy. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Work session regarding 2025 State Legislative Priorities and Strategy

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hear public appearances regarding the disc golf course. The body will also select members and a start date for a Trail Committee and review the PRCS Master Plan goals and objectives.

• Public appearances by Nathan Davis, Russell Holford, and Megan Rayman on the Disc Golf Course
• Selection of Trail Committee members and first meeting date
• Director Ken Wilson’s report on PRCS Master Plan goals and objectives

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2025 City Budget. The body will also consider tax exemptions for economic development and emergency responders, as well as various budget amendments and harbor fee changes.

• Public hearing on the 2025 City Budget
• Contract Amendment #3 with Day Engineering for Sewer Force Main Replacement Project for $300,000.00
• Ordinance #24-17 establishing a tax exemption for economic development property
• Resolution #24-54 establishing a residential surcharge for vessels in the Valdez Harbors
• Resolution #24-56 accepting $128,000 for Emergency Services Radio Repeater Upgrades

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss Ordinance 24-17. This ordinance proposes amending Section 3.12.040 of the Valdez Municipal Code to establish a tax exemption for economic development property.

• Ordinance 24-17: Amending Section 3.12.040 regarding economic development property tax exemptions

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a public hearing to reconsider Variance 24-03, which requests permission for Alaska Guide Company, Inc. to install a sign that exceeds the front‑yard setback and maximum sign area limits at the city‑owned property at 115 Glacier Haul Road. The commission will also vote on a recommendation to City Council to lease a 0.69‑acre portion of Lot 1 in the Medical Park Subdivision Senior Addition to the Valdez Community Garden. Minutes from the August 14 and November 13 meetings will be approved.

• Reconsideration of Variance 24-03 for a sign at 115 Glacier Haul Road
• Approval of lease recommendation for a 0.69‑acre parcel in the Medical Park Subdivision Senior Addition to the Valdez Community Garden

City Council

This is a work session of the Valdez City Council, meaning no formal votes or decisions will be taken. The sole agenda item is a discussion of the Valdez Avalanche Center's operations and budget for the upcoming period. No other business is scheduled.

• Work session on Valdez Avalanche Center operations and budget

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the 2025 budget for education, economic development, and the Ports & Harbors division. This is a workshop for deliberation; no formal decisions will be made. Transcribed minutes are not taken; audio is available upon request.

• 2025 Budget Workshop covering Education, Economic Development, and Ports & Harbor Division

Economic Diversification Commission

The Economic Diversification Commission will meet to discuss new business regarding childcare grants. The body will also review a verbal report on other childcare tasks.

• Approval of Childcare round 1 grant program
• Verbal report on other childcare tasks
• Approval of June 19, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Valdez City Council will hold a work session on options for an economic development property tax exemption, then consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key ordinances include second reading on short-term rental regulations, first readings on tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters/EMS providers, mayor and council compensation increases, and a new oil and gas property tax. Resolutions include a housing land development grant for Evergreen Vista Addition #1, harbor facilities rates and fees, and a budget amendment for a hydrographic survey with $75,000 in matching funds.

• Ordinance #24-13: Second reading on amending short-term rental regulations (Chapter 17.80)
• Ordinance #24-14: First reading to establish tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and EMS providers
• Ordinance #24-15: First reading to increase mayor and city council compensation
• Ordinance #24-16: First reading to enact oil and gas exploration, production, pipeline transportation, and spill prevention property tax (Chapter 3.30)
• Resolution #24-50: Awarding a housing land development grant to Evergreen Vista Addition #1 PUD

City Council

The Valdez City Council will discuss possible ways to enact a property tax exemption for economic development projects. The work session is scheduled for 6:00 PM on November 19, 2024, and no formal minutes will be recorded. Participants can request an audio recording of the session. The discussion will focus on the structure and implementation of the exemption.

• Review of options for enacting an economic development property tax exemption

Ports and Harbor Commission

The Valdez Ports and Harbor Commission will consider two fee-related actions. First, it will vote on a recommendation to update the harbor residential surcharge fee structure and repeal Resolution No. 23-18. Second, it will consider a recommendation to the City Council to waive or credit the 2025 annual moorage fees for resident‑owned commercial fishing vessels. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving minutes and electing a chair.

• Approve recommendation to update the existing Harbor Residential Surcharge fee structure and repeal Resolution No. 23-18
• Approve recommendation to the Valdez City Council to waive or credit 2025 annual moorage fees for resident‑owned commercial fishing vessels
• Approve minutes from the October 21, 2024, commission meeting
• Election of chair and chair pro tem
• Public business from the floor

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will decide on approving the final plat for Black Forest Subdivision, creating five lots from Tract D. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Approval of final plat for Black Forest Subdivision (Lots 1-5) from remainder of Tract D, US Survey No. 197

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Valdez Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss moving the November 2025 meeting due to Veterans Day, select members for a new trail committee, and hear a maintenance update on the Nayurluku Park and Meals Hill Project. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes and recognition of commissioners.

• Move or cancel November 2025 meeting due to Veterans Day holiday
• Selection of Trail Committee members and first meeting date
• Recognition for retained and outgoing commissioners
• Update on Nayurluku Park and Meals Hill Project from Maintenance Supervisor Cole Beck

Beautification Commission

The Valdez Beautification Commission will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings, hear public comments, and consider deferring the 2024 Beautification Matching Grant to Mark's Repair Inc. A staff update report will also be presented. The commission may take action on the grant deferral.

• Approval of minutes from the September 4, 2024 meeting
• Approval of minutes from the August 7, 2024 meeting
• Public business from the floor
• Deferral of 2024 Beautification Matching Grant to Mark's Repair Inc.
• Beautification Commission staff update report

City Council

The Valdez City Council holds a budget work session focused on community service organizations. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only. Audio of the meeting is available upon request.

• Budget work session regarding funding for community service organizations

City Council

The City Council will consider approving a $395,036 contract for a child care facility design and accepting a $45,000 cybersecurity grant. The body will also discuss a short-term rental ordinance and resolutions regarding salmon fisheries.

• Approval of $395,036 contract for child care facility design
• Acceptance of $45,000 cybersecurity grant
• Public hearing for short-term rental ordinance
• Approval of final plat for Duck Tail Subdivision
• Amending budget to appropriate $400,000 for child care facility design

Ports and Harbor Commission

The Ports and Harbor Commission will meet to discuss updating the rates and fees for the use of facilities in the Valdez Harbors. This action would include the repeal of Resolution No. 23-75.

• Approval of August 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Proposed new rates and fees for Valdez Harbors facilities
• Repeal of Resolution No. 23-75

Economic Diversification Commission

The Economic Diversification Commission will hold a work session to discuss the Child Care Economic Supports and Grant Program Proposal. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 PM on October 30, 2024, at the City of Valdez Council Chambers.

• Work session on Child Care Economic Supports and Grant Program Proposal
• Discussion of Childcare Initiative #11
• Meeting location: City of Valdez Council Chambers
• Meeting date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review the 2025 budget, focusing on the Facilities, Fleet, and Infrastructure Division and the Major Equipment Reserve. No official decisions are expected as this is a work session.

• Work session on 2025 Facilities, Fleet, and Infrastructure budget
• Discussion of Major Equipment Reserve funding
• Meeting held at 212 Chenega Ave. in Council Chambers

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance regarding short-term rentals. The body will also consider the approval of two final plats for local subdivisions.

• Public hearing on Proposed Ordinance #24-13 regarding Short-Term Rentals
• Final Plat for Northern Lights Swierk Subdivision (Lots 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D)
• Final Plat for Duck Tail Subdivision (Tracts D1, D2, and D3)

City Council

The Valdez City Council will hold a budget work session on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM. Council members will discuss the 2025 Capital Improvement Program and major maintenance projects. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed in the agenda.

Ports and Harbor Commission

The Ports and Harbor Commission will meet to discuss and potentially decide on a pause for vessel demurrage fees. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 PM on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Council Chambers in Valdez.

• VCT Demurrage Pause (New Business)
• Roll Call
• Public Business from the Floor
• Commission Business from the Floor

City Council

The City Council is conducting a work session to review the 2025 budget. Discussions will focus on the Public Safety Division, Administration Division, and Technology Reserve.

• 2025 Budget review for Public Safety Division
• 2025 Budget review for Administration Division
• 2025 Budget review for Technology Reserve

City Council

The City Council will review several janitorial service contracts and a physician recruitment agreement. The body is also considering a budget amendment to transfer $1.9 million to the Legal Department. Other business includes the purchase of land in St. Patrick's Subdivision.

• Appropriating $1,900,000 to Legal Department for legal fees (Resolution #24-43)
• Contract for X-DLX Investments, Inc for janitorial services: $300,020.00
• Contract for Gulf Coast, Inc dba Clean Alaska for janitorial services: $238,400.00
• Contract for Chugach Cleaning Company, LLC for janitorial services: $163,238.00
• Purchase of Tracts 1 and 2 St. Patrick's Subdivision (Resolution #24-42)

City Council

The City Council is conducting a budget workshop to review the 2025 budget. The session focuses on the budget overview, revenues, debt service, and reserve funds.

• 2025 Budget Workshop: Overview, Revenues, and Reserves

Economic Diversification Commission

The Economic Diversification Commission is holding a work session. The meeting consists of a single agenda item regarding a childcare visit update.

• Childcare Visit Update

City Council

The City Council and School Board are holding a joint work session to discuss a proposal for a child care center. The discussion focuses on the site selection of the west wing of Hermon Hutchens Elementary School.

• Proposed site selection of the West Wing of Hermon Hutchens Elementary School for child care center development

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding contracts for real property appraisal services and the 2025 community jail, as well as amending municipal codes regarding city boards. The body will also hear from the Valdez Museum Corporation and discuss the future site for a child care center.

• Approval of contract award to Appraisal Company of Alaska LLC
• Approval of FY2025 Community Jail Contract with State of Alaska
• Amending Chapters 2.48, 2.56, 2.64 and 2.66 of the Valdez Municipal Code
• Approval of West Wing of Hermon Hutchens Elementary School as site for future child care center
• Appointment to the Valdez Consortium Library Board

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Valdez Planning and Zoning Commission will consider public variance requests and will decide whether to approve preliminary plats for the Black Forest, Northern Lights Swierk, and Duck Tail subdivisions. The meeting also includes reports on two temporary land‑use permits. No other items are listed beyond standard approvals and public hearings.

• Variance 24-02: garage setback and height request for John Harris at 360 Hanagita Street
• Variance 24-03: sign setback and area request for Alaska Guide Co. at 115 Glacier Haul Road
• Approval of Preliminary Plat for Black Forest Subdivision (Lots 1‑5)
• Approval of Preliminary Plat for Northern Lights Swierk Subdivision (Lots 1A‑1D)
• Approval of Preliminary Plat for Duck Tail Subdivision (Tracts D1‑D3)

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission will discuss its regular meeting time and the initial timelines for a Town Grant proposal and a public art policy. It will consider a recommendation to ask the City Council to set a starting balance of $200,000 for the Beautification Reserve Fund in 2025. A report will be given on next steps for a nuisance‑abatement collaboration. The agenda also includes public business and commission business from the floor.

• Discussion of regular Beautification Commission meeting time
• Initial timelines for Town Grant proposal and public art policy
• Recommendation to City Council to capitalize Beautification Reserve Fund to $200,000 for 2025
• Report on next steps for nuisance‑abatement collaboration

City Council

The Valdez City Council will approve minutes from the August 21, 2024 meeting and adopt several proclamations. The council will take the second reading of Ordinance #24-11 to amend Chapter 1.08 (General Penalty) of the municipal code. It will also adopt Resolution #24-36 to establish a Physician Recruitment Program and rescind a prior resolution. A report will be given on a six‑month temporary land‑use permit for Wilson Brothers Distributing at 226 S Harbor Drive.

• Ordinance #24-11 – amendment to Chapter 1.08 General Penalty, second reading
• Resolution #24-36 – establishing Physician Recruitment Program and rescinding Resolution No. 18-20
• Temporary Land Use Permit #24-09 for Wilson Brothers Distributing, 1.44‑acre portion of 226 S Harbor Drive, six months
• Proclamation recognizing Karen Feero retirement
• Proclamation for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a work session to review the Child Care Site Analysis Final Report. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Work session regarding the Child Care Site Analysis Final Report

City Council

The council will hold a work session to receive the Emergency Services Division Operations Report covering law enforcement, public safety, animal control, emergency management, and code enforcement. No formal decisions are listed; the session is for discussion and reporting only.

• Emergency Services Division Operations Report (law enforcement, public safety, animal control, emergency management)
• Code Enforcement update

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss water infrastructure at Alderwood Mobile Home Park. The body will consider authorizing agreements for water connection installations and a budget amendment for funding.

• Resolution #24-34: Authorizing City Manager to execute agreements for water connections at Alderwood Mobile Home Park
• Resolution #24-35: Appropriating $150,000 from City Council Contingency Reserve to Nuisance Abatement for Alderwood water connections

Ports and Harbor Commission

The Ports and Harbor Commission will discuss a recommendation to establish rates and fees for use of facilities in the Valdez harbors and to repeal Resolution No. 23‑75 that previously named those rates and fees. The commission will also consider allowing short‑term rentals such as AirBnB and VRBO in Harbor 2. No other items are listed for decision.

• Recommendation to set rates and fees for use of Valdez harbor facilities and repeal Resolution No. 23-75
• Discussion of allowing AirBnB/VRBO short‑term rentals in Harbor 2

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session for the Annual Permanent Fund Meeting. No transcribed minutes are taken for work sessions.

• Annual Permanent Fund Meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session on Fire Department and EMS operations followed by a regular meeting. The council is scheduled to discuss the 2024 Economic Strategic Plan and review appointments to the Ports and Harbors Commission.

• Discussion of 2024 Economic Strategic Plan
• Appointments of Colleen Stephens and Ed Day to Ports and Harbors Commission
• Executive session regarding Escaped Property Litigation Strategy
• Valdez Fire Department and EMS Operations Report
• Public appearances by Valdez Adventure Alliance, T3 Alliance, and Mariculture

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a boat charter service and RV park to be used as seasonal worker housing. It will also review a variance request for a parking structure at 104 E Hanagita Street.

• Conditional Use Permit 24-05: Boat Charter Service and RV Park/Seasonal Worker Housing at 1803 and 1829 Homestead Road
• Preliminary Plat for D8 Alaska Sea Kayak Subdivision (Lot 4 and Parcel B, D8 Subdivision)
• Variance 24-01: Covered parking structure setback encroachment at 104 E Hanagita Street

City Council

The City Council will review a $2,500,000 budget amendment for legal fees and several procurement reports. The agenda includes grant applications for mobile home replacement and various street repair contracts.

• Amending 2024 Budget to appropriate $2,500,000 to Legal Department
• HUD PRICE Program Grant Application for Valdez Mobile Home Replacement Program
• $12,500 Tier 1 Beautification Matching Grant to Mark’s Repair
• $46,000 contract with Harris Sand & Gravel for Shoup Street drainage and asphalt
• $63,220 contract with Harris Sand & Gravel for Pioneer Drive, Tatitlek Ave and Chitna Ave repairs

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session focused on the East Peak Resort. No specific decisions or actions are listed for this session.

City Council

The City Council is conducting the second day of its annual strategic planning session. No transcribed minutes will be taken for this session, though audio is available upon request.

• Annual Strategic Planning - Day 2

City Council

The City Council is conducting the first day of its 2024 annual strategic planning session. Transcribed minutes will not be taken for these sessions, though audio is available upon request.

Economic Diversification Commission

The Economic Diversification Commission will meet to approve the 2024 Economic Strategic Plan. The commission will also consider a recommendation to City Council regarding a childcare proposal involving Rain Coast Data.

• Approval of the 2024 Economic Strategic Plan
• Recommendation to Council for Childcare Proposal with Rain Coast Data

City Council

The City Council will consider the annual property and casualty insurance renewal. The meeting includes a public hearing for a PRICE Grant draft application and discussion regarding Meals Hill Park.

• Annual Property and Casualty Insurance Renewal: $979,713
• Contract with RSR Contracting, LLC for soil removal: $99,775.00
• Public Hearing: PRICE Grant Draft Application
• Discussion Item: Meals Hill Park Re-Naming
• Resolution #24-29: Disposal of certain City records

Ports and Harbor Commission

The Ports and Harbor Commission will hold a work session to discuss a potential public-private partnership. No specific project details or dollar amounts were provided in the agenda.

• Potential Public Private Partnership

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request from Alaska Corporation for Affordable Housing. The proposal involves a Planned Unit Development at 700 West Clark Avenue.

• Public Hearing CUP 23-03: Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development
• Conditional Use Permit 24-03: Request for Lot 5, Evergreen Vista Addition No. 1 (700 West Clark Avenue)
• Community Development Director's Report regarding PRICE Grant Draft Application

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review a recommendation for The Riker Maneuver Project to be sent to the City Council. Additionally, the PRCS Director will provide an update on the Meals Hill Project.

• Recommendation to City Council regarding The Riker Maneuver Project
• Update on the Meals Hill Project from Director Ken Wilson

Beautification Commission

The Commission will review a recommendation to the City Council regarding matching grant funding. The Commission will also receive its monthly report on reported concerns.

• Approval of recommendation for $18,151.13 in Tier 1 2024 Beautification Matching Grant funds
• June 2024 Beautification Commission Reported Concerns monthly report

City Council

The City Council will meet for a work session followed by a regular meeting. Key actions include a second reading of an ordinance to amend the zoning map for several lots in Corbin Creek Subdivision and the appointment of a vacant City Council seat.

• Ordinance #24-10: Zoning map amendment for Corbin Creek Subdivision to Rural Residential
• Appointment of Vacant City Council Seat
• Public Works Department Operations Report
• Monthly Treasury Reports for March and April 2024
• Quarterly Financial Summary Reports as of March 31, 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session focused on the Public Works Department operations report. This meeting is a work session; transcribed minutes are not taken for these proceedings.

• Public Works Department Operations Report

Beautification Commission

The Commission is holding a work session to discuss next steps regarding its priorities. No formal votes or specific project decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Commission Priorities Next Steps

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the draft application for the PRICE grant. Transcribed minutes are not taken for this work session.

• PRICE Grant Draft Application discussion

City Council

The Valdez City Council will consider several contracts and budget approvals. This includes the 2024-2025 Valdez City Schools Budget and a zoning change for Corbin Creek Subdivision. The council will also discuss an application to HUD for the PRICE Program Grant.

• $3,159,095.00 contract with Drennon Construction & Consulting Inc. for Meals Hill Park Development Project
• $480,000.00 contract with Day Engineering for New Municipal Well House Design
• Approval of the 2024-2025 Valdez City Schools Budget
• Zoning change to Rural Residential for Corbin Creek Subdivision
• Transfer of $550,000 in bond proceeds to Municipal Well #5 Project

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the April 9, 2024, meeting and a first quarter report.

• Approval of April 9, 2024, meeting minutes
• PRCS 1st Quarter Report

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding rezoning along Wood Way and a wireless communication tower. They will also consider permits for seasonal worker housing at 115 Glacier Haul Road.

• Rezone of parcels along Wood Way from R1 to RR
• Wireless communication tower permit for Atlas Tower 1, LLC at 2400 Richardson Highway
• Seasonal summer worker housing request at 115 Glacier Haul Road
• Recommendation to City Council regarding Corbin Creek Subdivision rezone
• Preliminary Plat of Alaska State Land Survey No. 2021-07

City Council

The Valdez City Council will meet to certify the May 7, 2024, regular municipal election results and establish the 2024 real property tax rate. The agenda includes discussions on the Robe Lake feasibility study update and several contract approvals for city services. The council will also consider donating an ambulance to the South Tongass Fire Department.

• $150,000.00 contract with Anchorage Striping, LLC for North Harbor Drive parking and traffic striping
• Certification of May 7, 2024, regular municipal election results
• Establishment of the 2024 real property tax rate
• $6,562.55 beautification matching grant for Valdez Brewing
• Donation of a 2007 Ford F350 ambulance to South Tongass Fire Department

Ports and Harbor Commission

The Ports and Harbor Commission is holding a work session to discuss deficiencies in the Harbormaster Building. This meeting is a work session, so no transcribed minutes are taken.

• Discussion of Harbormaster Building deficiency

Beautification Commission

The Commission will vote on a recommendation to the City Council regarding a beautification grant. Members will also discuss how to time commission priorities on future agendas.

• Approval of $6,562.55 matching grant for Valdez Brewing
• Discussion of Commission priority timing

Economic Diversification Commission

The Economic Diversification Commission will meet to discuss recommendations from the Child Care Crisis Task Force. The commission will also review results from the 2024 Economic Strategic Plan survey.

• Discussion of Child Care Crisis Task Force Recommendations
• Review of 2024 Economic Strategic Plan survey results

City Council

The Board of Equalization will conduct multiple hearings regarding land value and property assessments. These hearings involve various individual owners and business properties across Valdez.

• Hearing for Thompson at 637 Fiddlehead Lane
• Hearing for Bartlett at 101 E Chena St
• Hearing for Hamerly at 75 Copper Ave
• Hearing for Griffith (Huddy) at 5310 Chalet Dr
• Hearing for Eames at 640 Hobart St

City Council

The Board of Equalization will conduct hearings regarding specific property assessments at several Valdez addresses. The agenda also includes assessor writeups on land value by area.

• Hearing for 616 S. Waterfall
• Hearing for 3444 Corbin Lane
• Hearing for 89 Copper Ave
• Hearing for 3032 Mendenhall St.
• Assessor writeups on land value by area

City Council

The City Council will consider five resolutions regarding the assignment and amendment of lease agreements. These actions involve transferring various harbor subdivision tracts and tidelands portions to Silver Bay Seafoods-Valdez, LLC.

• Resolution #24-17: 39,376 square foot portion of USS 495 Tidelands
• Resolution #24-18: Tract C Harbor Subdivision lease assignment
• Resolution #24-19: Tract F Harbor Subdivision lease assignment
• Resolution #24-20: Tract L Harbor Subdivision lease assignment
• Resolution #24-21: Tract T Harbor 2014 Subdivision lease assignment

Ports and Harbor Commission

The Commission will consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding lease assignments and amendments. These actions involve several harbor subdivision tracts and a portion of the USS 495 Tidelands.

• Lease assignment and amendment for Peter Pan Seafoods Company, LLC
• Transfer of Tract T South Harbor Subdivision, Tract L Harbor Subdivision, Tract F Harbor Subdivision, and Tract C Harbor Subdivision
• Transfer of a 39,376 square foot portion of USS 495 Tidelands to Silver Bay Seafoods-Valdez, LLC

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding lease assignments and amendments. This action involves transferring leases from Peter Pan Seafoods Company, LLC to Silver Bay Seafoods-Valdez, LLC. The agreement covers several harbor subdivisions and a portion of the USS 495 Tidelands.

• Lease assignment for Tract S, L, F, and C Harbor Subdivisions
• Amendment of leases involving 39,376 square foot portion of USS 495 Tidelands
• Transfer of agreements from Peter Pan Seafoods Company, LLC to Silver Bay Seafoods-Valdez, LLC

City Council

The City Council will review several budget amendments, including the transfer of $5.6 million in excess funds to the Capital Planning Reserve. The agenda also includes votes on parking code changes and updates to the Housing Incentive Plan. Additionally, the council will consider a $13,460 beautification grant approval.

• Approval of $13,460 for 2024 Beautification Matching Grant applicants
• Budget amendment to accept $6,300 State of Alaska forestry grant
• Reallocation of $5.6 million in excess funds to Capital Planning Reserve
• Amendments to city codes regarding parking and general penalties
• Updates to the Housing Incentive Plan for new residential units

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review the Municipal Naming, Monument, and Sponsorship Policy. The meeting also includes a project update regarding Meals Hill from Director Ken Wilson.

• Review and approval of Policy 6200-01: Municipal Naming, Monument, and Sponsorship Policy
• Meals Hill Project Update by PRCS Director Ken Wilson

City Council

The meeting consists of a work session for Board of Equalization training and an assessor update. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Board of Equalization Training and Assessor Update

Beautification Commission

The Commission will consider recommending $23,375.50 for Tier 1 applicants of the 2024 Beautification Matching Grant. The meeting also includes a discussion on extending the grant application period and a Neighborhood Spring Clean-up Program.

• $23,375.50 funding recommendation for Tier 1 Beautification Matching Grant applicants
• Extension of the 2024 Beautification Matching Grant application period to May 31, 2024
• Discussion regarding a Neighborhood Spring Clean-up Program

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding parking, penalties, and economic diversification. The agenda also includes a work session on the City of Valdez Housing Incentive Plan/Program and a resolution for a FEMA SAFER grant application.

• Amendment #2 to Annual Fire Prevention Systems Inspection Contract with Fierce Fire for $53,795.30
• Ordinance #24-02: Amending Chapter 10.12 of the Valdez City Code regarding Parking
• Ordinance #24-04: Amending Chapter 1.08 of the Valdez Municipal Code regarding General Penalty
• Ordinance #24-09: Amending Chapter 2.60 of the Valdez Municipal Code regarding Economic Diversification Commission
• Resolution #24-09: Authorizing a FEMA SAFER Grant application for the Valdez Fire Department

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the City of Valdez Housing Incentive Plan/Program. No transcribed minutes are taken for this work session.

• Housing Incentive Program/Plan discussion

Economic Diversification Commission

The Economic Diversification Commission will meet to discuss the role of the commission regarding recommendations from the Child Care Crisis Task Force. The meeting includes a review and approval of minutes from the January 17, 2024, meeting.

• Discussion: Role of the Commission in Child Care Crisis Task Force Recommendations
• Approval of January 17, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider an amendment to the 2024 Capital Request for Providence Valdez Medical Center and health insurance renewals. The agenda also includes first readings for parking and penalty code amendments, alongside final adoption of ordinances regarding taxes and animal control.

• Amendment to 2024 Capital Request for Providence Valdez Medical Center construction projects
• Adoption of ordinance #24-05 amending Public Accommodation Tax
• Adoption of ordinance #24-06 regarding definitions and running at large
• Adoption of ordinance #24-08 regarding rabies
• Authorization of a cybersecurity grant submission

Ports and Harbor Commission

The Ports and Harbor Commission will review the minutes from the February 22, 2024 meeting. The commission is also scheduled to discuss new business regarding sublease rates and fees at the Valdez Pioneer Field Airport.

• Approval of February 22, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion of sublease rates and fees at Valdez Pioneer Field Airport

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission will meet to review reports and conduct new business. The meeting includes an action item to approve assessment criteria for the 2024 Beautification Grant Program.

• Approval of Assessment Criteria for 2024 Beautification Grant Program

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review the Physician Recruitment and Retention Program. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled for this session.

• Work Session: Review of Physician Recruitment and Retention Program

Ports and Harbor Commission

The Commission will elect a Chair and a Chair Pro Tempore. The meeting also includes a construction update for the H-K Small Boat Harbor and a discussion regarding short-term rentals.

• Election of Chair and Chair Pro Tempore
• H-K Small Boat Harbor Construction Update
• Short-Term Rentals
• Approval of December 4, 2023 meeting minutes

Economic Diversification Commission

The commission will hold a work session regarding the 2024 Economic Strategic Plan. The meeting is scheduled for February 21, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers.

• 2024 Economic Strategic Plan

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session regarding child care next steps. The agenda includes second readings for ordinances regarding parking and additional exemptions, as well as a contract extension for janitorial services.

• Adoption of ordinance #24-02 amending the parking code
• Adoption of ordinance #24-03 amending additional exemptions
• $27,500 contract extension for janitorial services with Gulf Coast, Inc.
• Lease amendment with IN Properties, LLC for Barney Meyring Park Strip
• Work session regarding child care next steps

City Council

The City Council will conduct a work session focused on child care next steps. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled for this session.

• Work Session: Child Care Next Steps

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider a recommendation to City Council regarding a new utility easement. They will also review a temporary land use permit request for 907 Snowcat, LLC.

• Recommendation for a utility easement in Block 2 Amended Mineral Creek Subdivision
• Temporary Land Use Permit 24-02 for 907 Snowcat, LLC at 3001 Richardson Highway
• Hazard Mitigation Plan 2023 Implementation Report

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review the January 9, 2024, meeting minutes. The agenda also includes a director's report on The Riker Maneuver Project and year-end reports from PRCS divisions.

• Approval of January 9, 2024, minutes
• PRCS Director Report on The Riker Maneuver Project
• Year End Report from PRCS Divisions

City Council

The City Council will review a second reading for the city's zoning title and hold public hearings on parking and municipal code amendments. The agenda also includes several contract amendments and various administrative approvals.

• Repeal and reenactment of Title 17 (Zoning) - Second Reading
• Amendment to Chapter 10.12 (Parking) - First Reading/Public Hearing
• Extension #3 with Altman Rogers for 2023 Financial Audit ($91,250)
• Contract amendment with Bezek-Durst-Seiser, Inc. for HHES roofs and siding ($25,000)
• Contract amendment with DOWL, LLC for Glacier Stream Erosion Mitigation Design ($32,238.44)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss fire department staffing and information regarding the SAFER grant. This meeting is a work session intended for informational purposes.

• Fire Department Staffing & SAFER Grant Information

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting for the first reading and public hearing of Ordinance #24-01. This ordinance proposes repealing and reenacting Title 17 of the Valdez Municipal Code regarding zoning and official maps. A work session will also include a presentation on the Child Care Crisis Task Force Final Report.

• Ordinance #24-01: Repealing and Reenacting Title 17 (Zoning)
• Child Care Crisis Task Force Final Report presentation

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review the final report from the Child Care Crisis Task Force. The session consists of a presentation and discussion regarding the task force's findings.

• Child Care Crisis Task Force Final Report presentation and discussion

Ports and Harbor Commission

The Ports and Harbor Commission will hold a work session to conduct an annual review and discussion of capital projects. This meeting is a work session, so transcribed minutes will not be taken.

• Annual Port & Harbor Capital Projects Review and Discussion

Economic Diversification Commission

The commission will conduct a regular meeting including the election of a Chair and Chair Pro Tempore. The agenda also includes discussion regarding the Alaska Fellows Program and a Mariculture Report.

• Election of Chair and Chair Pro Tempore
• Alaska Fellows Program (AFP)
• Mariculture Report

City Council

The City Council will review 2024 state and federal legislative priorities. The meeting includes several contract approvals for lobbying, broadcasting, and physician recruitment, as well as agreements regarding campground maintenance and erosion protection.

• Contract with Kim Hutchinson dba Trust Consultants for State Lobbyist Services ($50,000)
• Federal Lobbying Contract with Capitol Hill Consulting Group (up to $100,000)
• Contract with KVAK Radio for Broadcasting Services (not to exceed $40,000)
• Extension of Physician Recruitment Contract with Angela Alfaro, MD
• Budget amendment transferring $61,000 to Public Safety Department Personnel Accounts

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the city's 2024 state legislative priorities and strategy. No other items or formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Work session on 2024 state legislative priorities and strategy

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission will consider approving the 2024 Valdez Beautification Matching Grant Application Packet. The commission will also address the deferral of the 2023 Beautification Matching Grant to Acres Kwik Trip.

• Approval of 2024 Valdez Beautification Matching Grant Application Packet
• Deferral of 2023 Beautification Matching Grant to Acres Kwik Trip

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the repeal and replacement of Title 17 of the Valdez Municipal Code and official zoning maps. The Commission will also consider approving a recommendation to the City Council for this change.

• Public hearing: Repeal and Replacement of Title 17 Zoning Code and Official Zoning Maps
• Recommendation to City Council regarding the repeal and replacement of the Valdez Zoning Code

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will conduct a regular meeting including the approval of November 14, 2023 minutes. The agenda includes an election for Chair and Chair Pro Tempore, as well as a report regarding Meals Hill.

• Election of Chair and Chair Pro Tempore
• Report: Update on Meals Hill

City Council

The City Council will review several items including harbor facility rates and a change order for the Valdez Civic and Senior Center. The agenda also includes a resolution to apply for a US Department of Transportation RAISE grant.

• Change Order #4 for Valdez Civic and Senior Center Controls Upgrades: $114,262.28
• Resolution #24-01: RAISE Grant application for Pavement Management Plan implementation
• Resolution #23-75: Naming rates and fees for use of Valdez Harbors facilities
• Approval of Port Valdez Company Memorial Art Installation at Meals Hill
• VMHA Board of Directors appointments: Martha Barberio and Gary Minish

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session focused on the U.S. Coast Guard federal advocacy strategy. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled for this session.

• Work Session: USCG Federal Advocacy Strategy