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Home My WebLink About2015-01-21 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL — REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 21, 2015 — 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on January 21, 2015, in City Hall Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Mayor Pat Porter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Pat Porter led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll Call There were present: Ryan Marquis Robert Molloy Tim Navarre Pat Porter A quorum was present. Also in attendance were: *"Allison Ostrander, Student Representative Terry Eubank, Acting City Manager Scott Bloom, City Attorney Sandra Modigh, City Clerk Amber McGlasson, Deputy Clerk 3. Agenda Approval MOTION: Brian Gabriel Henry Knackstedt Terry Bookey Council Member Gabriel MOVED to approve the agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Knackstedt SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 4. Consent Agenda MOTION: Councilor Navarre MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Vice Mayor Gabriel SECONDED the motion. The Mayor opened the floor for public comment; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. There being no objections, SO ORDERED. *All items listed with an asterisk ( *) are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Brandy Niclai & Bill Lierman, Alaska Permanent Capital Management — Presentation of 2014 Financial Performance of the City's Permanent Funds and Establishment of 2015 Investment Allocations and Performance Benchmarks Ms. Niclai reviewed the City's Permanent Fund performance and updated Council with a new reduced fee schedule. C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS Bob Machentosh, Kenai Resident, spoke in opposition to sun setting the Library Commission. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 2810 -2015 — Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $6,500 in the Airport Fund and in the Airport Improvement Capital Project Fund for the Security Camera Replacement Project. Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2810 -2015 and the motion was SECONDED by Bookey. VOTE: YEA: Gabriel, Knackstedt, Marquis, Molloy, Porter, Navarre, Bookey NAY: * *Student Representative Ostrander: YEA City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 2 of 8 January 21, 2015 MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. Resolution No. 2015 -02 — Pertaining to the Authorized Investments of, the Investment Allocations of, and Establishing Appropriate Benchmarks to Measure Performance of the City's Permanent Funds. Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -02 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Gabriel. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 3. Resolution No. 2015 -03 — Amending its Comprehensive Schedule of Rates, Charges, and Fees to Incorporate Changes to Police and Animal Control Fees. Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Councilor Navarre MOVED to postpone Resolution No. 2015 -03 until the February 4, 2015 meeting; the motion was SECONDED by Marquis. VOTE: YEA: Gabriel, Marquis, Navarre NAY: Bookey, Knackstedt, Molloy, Porter "Student Representative Ostrander: NAY MOTION FAILED. MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -03; the motion was SECONDED by Gabriel. VOTE: YEA: Gabriel, Knackstedt, Molloy, Bookey, Navarre, Marquis, Porter NAY: "Student Representative Ostrander: YEA MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 3 of 8 January 21, 2015 4. Resolution No. 2015 -04 —Awarding a Contract for Furnishing Playground Equipment to Gametime, C/O Sitelines Park & Playground Products, INC. Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed MOTION: Councilor Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -04; the motion was SECONDED by Gabriel. VOTE: YEA: Gabriel, Knackstedt, Molloy, Bookey, Navarre, Marquis, Porter NAY: "Student Representative Ostrander: YEA MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 5. Resolution No. 2015 -05 — Awarding an Agreement for Development of Request for Bids Design /Build Package for Airport Security Cameras Replacement 2015 to Wince Corthell Bryson. Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -05 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Gabriel VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. E. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of January 7, 2015 Minutes were approved by the consent agenda. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None. G. NEW BUSINESS 1. *Action /Approval — Bills to be Ratified. Bills were approved by the consent agenda. 2. *Action /Approval — Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 Approved by the consent agenda. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 4 of 8 January 21, 2015 3. *Ordinance No. 2811 -2015 —Appropriating Funds in the General and Public Safety Improvements Capital Project Fund for the Purchase of a Fire /Rescue Boat. Introduced by the consent agenda and set for public hearing on February 4, 2015. 4. *Ordinance No. 2812 -2015 — Accepting and Appropriating a Federal Grant From the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Passed Through the Alaska State Library for Employee Travel and Training. Introduced by the consent agenda and set for public hearing on February 4, 2015 5. *Ordinance No. 2813 -2015 — Amending the Kenai Municipal Code Section 1.15.130 — Telephonic Participation, to Increase the opportunity for Telephonic Participation in Council Meetings by Council Members. Introduced by the consent agenda and set for public hearing on February 4, 2015 6. Action /Approval — Mayoral Nomination and Council Confirmation of John Williams to the Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to confirm the Mayors reappointment of John Williams to the Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council; the motion was SECONDED by Knackstedt. VOTE: YEA: Bookey, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Marquis, Molloy, Navarre, Porter NAY: * *Student Representative Ostrander: YEA MOTION PASSED UNANMIOUSLY. 7. Discussion — Personal Use of Marijuana to Begin February 24, 2015. Police Chief Sandahl reported on the local control of Marijuana and its importance. City Attorney Bloom suggested Council further consider adopting legislation pertaining to marijuana compressed gas extractions, define public place and bail schedule of use, limit on household plants, and City of Kenai's employee policy for personal use and to think about zoning for use within the City. Bloom noted the public and law enforcement need to be educated on what is legal and not legal. Council agreed for Administration to move forward with drafting legislation for public use of marijuana. Council Member Marquis noted he was not in favor of a purchase order donating $1000 to the Governors ball which was approved by the consent agenda. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 5 of 8 January 21, 2015 MOTION: Councilor Marquis MOVED to reconsider the approval of the consent agenda; motion SECONDED by Molloy VOTE: YEA: Bookey, Marquis, Molloy NAY: Navarre, Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt "Student Representative Ostrander: NAY MOTION FAILED. H. COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging — Council Liaison Molloy reported Council had a meeting on January 8th, elected Velda Geller as Chair and Margaret Milewski as Vice Chair and adopted their goals and objectives for 2015. The next scheduled meeting is February 12tH 2. Airport Commission — Councilor Navarre reported on the January 81h meeting. Glenda Feeken was elected Chair and James Zirul as Vice Chair. The Commission also decided to go paperless for 6 months. The next scheduled meeting is February 12tH 3. Harbor Commission — Vice Mayor Gabriel reported on the January 12th work session and regular meeting. The Commission discussed their duties and powers and have requested language changes to code. 4. Library Commission — The Commission would like to be sunset due to a lack of agenda items and quorum. Mayor Porter requested to have it put on the next agenda. 5. Parks and Recreation Commission — No meeting; next meeting February 51. 6. Planning and Zoning Commission — No meeting; next meeting January 281h. 7. Beautification Committee —Mayor Porter advised of a special meeting January 27t' for discussion on the wildflower meadow. 8. Mini -Grant Steering Committee — No report. REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayor Porter reported on the following: • The Governors Ball. • Catie Quinn's farewell. • Toured Pacific Rim Logistics. • Monday night Cannabis Town Hall meeting. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 6 of 8 January 21, 2015 J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager reported on the following: Terry Eubank acting City Manager reported on the following: • City Manager Rick Koch out of town till next week. • Steak Feed Fundraiser for Kenai Central High School Hockey program. • KMC 12.25 Abandoned Vehicles Discussion. Administration requested direction from on the abandoned vehicle draft ordinance and weather to refer it to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review. MOTION: Councilor Knackstedt MOVED to send the draft ordinance on KMC 12.25 Abandoned Vehicles to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review; motion was SECONDED by Gabriel. VOTE: YEA: Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Navarre NAY: Bookey, Marquis, Molloy. "Student Representative Ostrander: YEA MOTION PASSED. 2. City Attorney- Reported he will be out of office next week. 3. City Clerk- Reported she started the recruitment process for the Deputy Clerk position. K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker) 2. Council Comments Councilor Navarre reported he'd be assisting with Governor's Ball on January 30th, AML's conducting a telephonic meeting with Board on Friday, January 231; and thanked the Chief and staff for going to the forums on Marijuana. Vice Mayor Gabriel reported he attended the Cannery Lodge tour on Friday; advised the transition team work product was released and thanked Amber for her employment. Student Representative Ostrander reported the high school leadership class was having a drive called Penny's for Patience to raise money for Leukemia for the month of February. City of Kenai Council Meeting January 21, 2015 Council Member Marquis noted his opposition to the $1,000 donation to the Governors Ball. Councilor Molloy also noted his opposition of the donation to the Governors Ball, thanked the Alaska Permanent Capital Management for their presentation and thanked Amber. Council Member Knackstedt noted he enjoyed the Cannery Lodge tour, attended the Volunteer Appreciation dinner at the Chamber and went to the cannabis meeting on Monday night. L. EXECUTIVE SESSION — None Scheduled. M. PENDING ITEMS — None N. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of February 4, 2015. San Ora h, vl City balk "The student representative may cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to executive session discussion. Advisory votes shall be cast in the rotation of the official council vote and shall not affect the outcome of the official council vote. Advisory votes shall be recorded in the minutes. A student representative may not move or second items during a council meeting. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 8 of 8 January 21, 2015