HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-04-01 Council PacketAGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 1, 2015
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
http://www.kenai.city
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
*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 (Public comment limited to ten (10) minutes
per speaker)
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to three (3)
minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution No. 2015-14 – Supporting the Appointment of Robert Ruffner to
the Alaska Board of Fisheries. ..............................................................Pg. 5
2. Resolution No. 2015-15 – Awarding an Agreement for Marathon Road
Rehabilitation 2015. ..............................................................................Pg. 7
3. Resolution No. 2015-16 – Awarding an Agreement for Magic Avenue and
Daubenspeck Parking Lot 2015. ...........................................................Pg. 9
E. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of March 18, 2015 ......................................................Pg. 11
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval – Bills to be Ratified. ...............................................Pg. 21
2. Action/Approval – Council Confirmation of Appointing Robert C. Springer to
the Planning & Zoning Commission. .....................................................Pg. 23
3. Ordinance No. 2823-2015 – Accepting and Appropriating a Federal Grant
from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Passed through the
Alaska State Library for Conversion Costs Associated with the City of Kenai
Library Joining the Alaska Joint Catalog Consortium. ...........................Pg. 25
H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Parks and Recreation Commission
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Beautification Committee
7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee
I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. City Attorney
3. City Clerk
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION – None Scheduled.
M. PENDING ITEMS
1. Resolution No. 2015-12 – Supporting Alaska State Senate Bill 1, an Act
Prohibiting Smoking in Certain Places; Relating to Education on the Smoking
Prohibition.
N. ADJOURNMENT
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INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Purchase Orders between $2,500 and $15,000 for Council Review. ..........Pg. 37
2. Correspondence from Governor Walker regarding Robert Ruffner’s Appointment
to the Board of Fisheries.............................................................................Pg. 39
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3. Correspondence from the Kenai Peninsula Inaugural Ball Committee Thanking the
City of Kenai for its Support. .......................................................................Pg. 41
4. KCHS Basketball 2015. ..............................................................................Pg. 43
The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City’s website at
www.kenai.city. Copies of resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk’s
Office or outside the Council Chamber prior to the meeting. For additional information,
please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 907-283-8231.
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 18, 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 March 18, 2015, in City Hall Council
Chambers, Kenai, AK. Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Porter led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Ryan Marquis Robert Molloy
Henry Knackstedt Tim Navarre
Terry Bookey Pat Porter
Brian Gabriel
A quorum was present.
Also in attendance were:
**Allison Ostrander
Rick Koch, City Manager
Scott Bloom, City Attorney
Sandra Modigh, City Clerk
3. Agenda Approval
Mayor Porter noted the following additions to the packet:
D.5 Resolution 2015-13 – Authorizing a Budget Transfer
within the General Fund in the Amount of $8,400 for
Construction of a Gazebo.
• Picture of Proposed Gazebo
G.2 Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000.
• Supporting Documents for Purchase Order
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Council Member Navarre requested to have an action/approval item added to the agenda for a
donation to the girl’s hockey team to attend nationals.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the agenda with requested additions and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Marquis SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
4. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Councilor Bookey MOVED to approve the consent agenda with the removal of G.2, Approval of
Purchase Order’s Exceeding $15,000 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member
Marquis SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public
hearing was closed.
VOTE: 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. Kenai Central High School Nordic Ski Team – Presentation on Ski Season and
Beach Clean Up Efforts.
The Nordic Ski team provided an update the teams ski season and its efforts of keeping the Kenai
beaches clean.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the Kenai Peninsula Hockey Association U-14 Girl’s Hockey team requested a
donation to assist in the team’s attendance and participation in the national tournament.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 2819-2015 – Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the Alaska
State Library for the Purchase of Early Literacy Playspace Items.
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MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2819-2015; the motion was
SECONDED by Gabriel.
Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one else wishing to be heard, the public
hearing was closed.
VOTE:
YEA: Porter, Bookey, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Marquis, Molloy, Navarre
NAY:
**Student Representative Ostrander: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Ordinance No. 2820-2015 – Reappropriating State Grant Funds in the Municipal
Roadway Improvements Capital Project Fund to the Park Improvement Capital Project
Fund.
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2820-2015; the motion was
SECONDED by Gabriel.
Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one else wishing to be heard, the public
hearing was closed.
Council and administration discussed the progress of the roadway project and any potential
traffic issues. Marquis spoke in opposition of paving the roadway at this time.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Bookey MOVED to amend by striking the word, “Municipal” from the fifth whereas
and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Marquis.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
VOTE ON MAIN AS AMENDED:
YEA: Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Navarre
NAY: Bookey, Marquis, Molloy
**Student Representative Ostrander: NAY
MOTION PASSED.
3. Ordinance No. 2821-2015 – Increasing Appropriations in the General Land Sales
Permanent Fund to Transfer Earnings in Excess of Budgeted Amounts to the City’s
General Fund.
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MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2821-2015; the motion was SECONDED
by Gabriel.
Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one else wishing to be heard, the public
hearing was closed.
VOTE:
YEA: Porter, Bookey, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Marquis, Molloy, Navarre
NAY:
**Student Representative Ostrander: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Ordinance No. 2822-2015 – Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by
$843,572 in the Water and Sewer Capital Project Fund for a Project to Cross-Connect
the City’s Two Water Transmission Mains at Swires Road.
MOTION:
Council Member Gabriel MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2822-2015; the motion was
SECONDED by Marquis.
Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one else wishing to be heard, the public
hearing was closed.
VOTE:
YEA: Porter, Bookey, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Marquis, Molloy, Navarre
NAY:
**Student Representative Ostrander: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Resolution 2015-13 – Authorizing a Budget Transfer within the General Fund in the
Amount of $8,400 for Construction of a Gazebo.
MOTION:
Council Member Gabriel MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015-13; the motion was SECONDED
by Knackstedt.
Mayor Porter opened the public hearing.
Lisa Gabriel, Chairman of the Beautification Committee spoke in favor of the Resolution.
Bob Peters, Kenai resident spoke in favor of the Resolution.
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There being no one else wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed.
Council Members spoke in favor of the cost reduction from $20,000 to $8,400 as well as funds
being used from the General Fund versus the Fund Balance. Further discussion ensued related
to differences of opinion in how the City should move forward with the field, whether it be left as
displayed last year to maintain its simplicity, or to take measures to protect the field from foot
traffic and mistreatment.
VOTE:
YEA: Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Navarre
NAY: Bookey, Marquis, Molloy
**Student Representative Ostrander: YEA
MOTION PASSED.
E. MINUTES
1.*Regular Meeting of February 18, 2015
Minutes were approved by the consent agenda.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. Action/approval – Donation to the KPHA Girls Hockey Team.
Council discussed placing an item on the agenda without advances notice and Council Member
Marquis referenced Policy No.2014-01, Kenai Council Public Recognition Policy.
MOTION:
Council Member Navarre MOVED to donate $500 to the KPHA Girls U-14 Hockey team to
participate in the national tournament; the motion was SECONDED by Gabriel.
MOTION TO AMEND :
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to amend the motion making the donation contingent upon
actual travel and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Navarre.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
VOTE ON MAIN AS AMENDED:
YEA: Porter, Bookey, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Marquis, Molloy, Navarre
NAY:
**Student Representative Ostrander: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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2. *Action/Approval – Bills to be Ratified.
Approved by the consent agenda.
3. Action/Approval – Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000.
Concerns were expressed about Purchase Order No. 107216 to New Beginnings Fitness Center
in the amount of $24,100 for used exercise equipment to be used by the Kenai Recreation Center.
MOTION:
Council Member Navarre MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $15,000; the motion
was SECONDED by Gabriel.
VOTE:
YEA: Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Navarre
NAY: Bookey, Marquis, Molloy
**Student Representative Ostrander: YEA
MOTION PASSED.
4. Action/Approval – Schedule a Budget Work Session on Saturday, April 25 at 9:00
a.m.
Council concurred to schedule the budget work session on Friday, May 8th beginning at 9:00 a.m.
5. Action/Approval – Mayoral Nomination and Council Confirmation of Appointing an
Applicant to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Mayor Porter nominated Robert C. Springer for appointment to the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
[Clerk’s Note: Pursuant to KMC 14.05.015(c) ….the Council shall review the Mayor’s
nomination no later than the next regular Council meeting following the meeting in which the
Mayor made the nomination….]
6. Action/Approval – Mayoral Nomination and Council Confirmation of Recommending
Applicants to the Borough Mayor for Appointment to the Kenai Peninsula Borough
Planning & Zoning Commission.
Mayor Porter nominated James Glendenning for appointment to the Borough Planning
Commission.
MOTION:
Council Member Gabriel MOVED to confirm the Mayor’s nomination; the motion was SECONDED
by Knackstedt.
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Council discussed the process of Council nominating and recommending individuals to the
Borough not being detailed in policy or code.
MOTION:
Council Member Marquis MOVED to amend the Mayor’s nomination and Council
recommendation to include Shauna Thornton; the motion was SECONDED by Molloy.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
YEA: Porter, Bookey, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Marquis, Molloy, Navarre
NAY:
**Student Representative Ostrander: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE ON MAIN AS AMENDED:
YEA: Porter, Bookey, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Marquis, Molloy, Navarre
NAY:
**Student Representative Ostrander: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mayor Porter requested a policy on this process be drafted for future recommendations to the
Borough.
7. Discussion – Review of Annual Employee Performance Evaluation Forms.
Mayor Porter recommended a sub committee to review the current process and forms, but after further discussion, it was decided to leave the process as is.
H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging – March for Meals fundraiser, pool table to be donated, increase in
meal donation to $7 as of May 1.
2. Airport Commission – Airport Master Plan Phase II almost complete, update on small
taxiway/aircraft tie down rehab.
3. Harbor Commission – No report.
4. Parks and Recreation Commission – Municipal Park playground layout revision
discussed and a brochure introduced outlining City trails.
5. Planning and Zoning Commission – Commission finished reviewing the
Comprehensive Plan.
6. Beautification Committee – No report.
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7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee – No report.
I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
The Mayor reported on the following:
• Attended the Regional Basketball Tournament
• Breakfast Army National Guard
• Spoke in support of HB132
• Participated in Job Shadow Day
• Visited the Fire Station to see the new boat
J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager reported on the following:
• Attending the fundraiser at the Senior Center supporting Meals on W heels
• Town Hall meeting at the Borough with local Legislators
• Recognized Student Representative for her impressive basketball skills
• Testified on Senate Bill 132
• Meeting with the Governor on May 27 and requested the presence of Vice
Mayor Gabriel.
• Congratulated the girls hockey team for making it to the national tournament
2. City Attorney- No report.
3. City Clerk – No report.
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
None.
2. Council Comments
Council Member Navarre thanked the ski team for their assistance on the beach during the
personal use fishery; reminded all of fundraisers happening over the weekend; thanked those
interested in being appointed to the Borough Planning Commission; enjoyed Job Shadow Day
and thanked businesses that participated.
Council Member Gabriel thanked the ski team and congratulated the girl’s hockey team; thanked
Mr. Glendening and Ms. T hornton; thanked all for supporting the gazebo resolution;
recommended a resolution in support of Robert Ruffner’s appointment to the Board of Fisheries.
Council Member Bookey congratulated Alley Ostrander for being inducted in the Alaska Sports
Hall of Fame; spoke to representatives regarding a proposed convention center; expressed
appreciation for the work the City Manager and Mayor do for the City.
Student Representative Ostrander congratulated the girl’s hockey team.
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Council Member Marquis relayed a lifelong lesson he learned during Job Shadow Day as a child
that taught him not to make smart-aleck remarks and that he didn’t want to work in a funeral home.
Council Member Molloy requested to be a cosponsor of the Robert Ruffner resolution.
Mayor Porter advised that she, with the assistance of administration, wrote a letter to the Governor
supporting the confirmation of Robert Ruffner’s appointment to the Alaska Board of Fisheries.
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION – None Scheduled.
M. PENDING ITEMS
N. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:31 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of March 18,
2015.
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Sandra Modigh, CMC
City Clerk
**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.
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MEMO:
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Sandra Modigh, City Clerk
DATE: March 21, 2014
SUBJECT: Planning & Zoning Commission Vacancy
At the March 18, 2015 meeting, Mayor Porter nominated Robert C. Springer to fill the
vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Pursuant to 14.15.015 (c), “… the Kenai City Council shall review the Mayor’s
nomination no later than the next regular Council meeting following the meeting in which
the Mayor made the nomination…”
Council shall consider confirmation of the Mayor’s nomination no later than the April 1
meeting.
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: 907-283-7535 / FAX: 907-283-3014
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