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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-05-06 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL — REGULAR MEETING MAY 6, 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 May 6, 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 Porter led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A presentation was given by the Kenai Central High School's saxophone quartet. 2. Roll Call There were present: Henry Knackstedt Brian Gabriel Terry Bookey A quorum was present. Absent: Bob Molloy Also in attendance were: Rick Koch, City Manager Scott Bloom, City Attorney Sandra Modigh, City Clerk 3. Agenda Approval Tim Navarre Ryan Marquis Pat Porter Mayor Porter noted the following requested revisions to the agenda: Remove GA from the Agenda 'Ordinance No. 2728 -2015 [Clerk's Note: Administration requested to have the item removed after the public notice advertising proof had been approved. Supporting documentation is not included in the packet for this ordinance.] MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve the agenda with requested revisions and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Bookey SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 4. Consent Agenda MOTION: Councilor Bookey MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Gabriel SECONDED the motion. Mayor Porter opened public comment for items on the consent agenda; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public comment period 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 — None C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS The following individuals spoke in opposition of the City's process codified related to residential developments and public notice requirements, specifically pertaining to the gravel pit project: Mr. Michael Christian and Mrs. Barbara Christian, Rodgers Road, Kenai, AK Charlie Sea, Rodgers Road, Kenai, AK Carol Lee Hanson, Rodgers Road, Kenai, AK Kelly Kelso, Rodgers Road, Kenai, AK Mayor Porter advised that this project would be before the Planning and Zoning Commission at its May 131'' meeting for additional public testimony. City Manager Koch noted that additional public notice was provided to residents as a courtesy about public hearings pertaining to the project. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 2824 -2015 — Accepting and Appropriating $1,585.00 in Asset Forfeiture Sharing Funds Received for the City's Participation with the Alaska State Troopers, Alaska Bureau of Investigation - Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit. City of Kenai Council Meeting May 6, 2015 MOTION: Council Member Gabriel MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2824 -2015; the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Bookey. Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. VOTE: YEA: Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Navarre, Marquis, Bookey NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. Resolution No. 2015 -20 — Authorizing a Budget Transfer within the General Fund — Buildings and Non - Departmental Departments. MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -20 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Marquis SECONDED the motion. Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. Administration noted that both roofing jobs would be bid together and the funding source would be airport funds. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 3. Resolution No. 2015 -21 — Awarding an Agreement for the Purchase of an Ambulance. MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -21 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Marquis SECONDED the motion. Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. Council Member Gabriel thanked Fire Chief Tucker for his efforts in securing the sole source purchase. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 4. Resolution No. 2015 -22 —Awarding an Agreement for VIP Drive Paving LID 2015. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 3 of 8 May 6, 2015 MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -22 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Marquis. Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. Administration advised they didn't foresee any issues with assignment of bid considering Alaska Road Builders was sold. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 5. Resolution No. 2015 -23 — Awarding an Agreement for Construction of Kenai Municipal Cemetery Sidewalk and Columbarium Foundation 2015. MOTION: Council Member Marquis MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -23 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Bookey. 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. 6. Resolution No. 2015 -24 —Awarding an Agreement for Construction of S. Spruce and Third Ave. Sediment Control Structure Repair. MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -24 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Knackstedt. 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. 7. Resolution No. 2015 -25 — Authorizing the City Manager to Renew the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Kenai Watershed Forum Sampling (a.k.a. Agency Baseline) Project. MOTION: Council Member Gabriel MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -25 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Bookey. Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 4 of 8 May 6, 2015 Administration advised a fiscal note was not obligated with this Memorandum of Understanding and that historically, the City's budgeted grant funding in the amount of $5,000 for support of the project. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. E. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of April 15, 2015 Minutes were approved by the consent agenda. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None. G. NEW BUSINESS 1. *Action /Approval — Bills to be Ratified. Approved by the consent agenda. 2. *Action /Approval — Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000. Approved by the consent agenda. 3. *Ordinance No. 2825 -2015 — Appropriating Funds in the City Hall Improvements Capital Project Fund. Introduced on the consent agenda and public hearing set on May 20, 2015. 4. *Ordinance No. 2825 -2015 — Appropriating Funds in the City Hall Improvements Capital Project Fund. Introduced on the consent agenda and public hearing set on May 20, 2015. 5. *Ordinance No. 2827 -2015 — Transferring Money from the City Manager's Contingency Fund for a Consultant to Complete a Fire Department System Analysis and Recommendations. Item was removed from the agenda. 6. Discussion /Action — Directing the Airport Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission and Administration to Provide Recommendations Regarding Appropriate Zoning for Airport Lands. Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to direct the Airport Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Administration to research and provide recommendations to the City Council regarding the appropriate zoning for Airport Lands. Gabriel SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Administration noted the collaboration would be a good exercise for the Commission's. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 5 of 8 May 6, 2015 VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 7. Discussion /Action — Providing Direction to the City Manager on the Council Chambers Dais Remodel. City Manager Koch requested clear direction from Council on moving forward with the remodel of the dais and reviewed Administrations proposal provided in the packet to include rounding the back side corners, extending the dais to allow additional seating, replacing the counter top. Marquis provided a brief history as to why the remodel was requested, advising a committee was established which recommended an extra seat be included in the remodel for the City Clerk to rejoin the dais. The committee concurred it was not in support the proposed update and would like to meet and readdress the matter. Council concurred to leave the dais as is until a larger plan is created for chambers. Administration stated that the funds would lapse into next year. No action was taken on this item. 8. Action /Approval — Scheduling a Special Meeting to Conduct the City Manager's Annual Performance Evaluation. Council concurred to conduct the special meeting on May 27, 2015 beginning at 6:00 p.m. 9. Action /Approval —Special Use Permit with the State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources /Division of Forestry to Conduct Aircraft Loading and Parking at the Kenai Municipal Airport. MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve the Special Use Permit and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Gabriel. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. H. COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging —April meeting was cancelled; next meeting is May 14. 2. Airport Commission — No report, next meeting is May 14; Navarre advised he would be out of town. 3. Harbor Commission — April meeting was cancelled; next meeting is May 11. 4. Parks and Recreation Commission — No report; noted the next meeting was May 7. 5. Planning and Zoning Commission — Knackstedt reviewed the action taken at the April 22 meeting including items approved pertaining to the Kenaitze Elder Center. 6. Beautification Committee — No report. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 6 of 8 May 6, 2015 7. Mini -Grant Steering Committee — No report. REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayor Porter reported on the following: • Attended Jack White's open house for the new office • Meeting with Heidi Chay on community interest in conservation • Attended the Caring for the Kenai Project event • Attended the British Petroleum Annual Teachers Award of Excellence event • Noted Coffee with the Mayor was well attended • Provided voter registration at the high school • Provided welcoming comments for the Eagles convention • Community cleanup will be May 11 -16 • City will be conducting an additional cleanup on Lilac Mayor Porter presented Student Representative Allie Ostrander with a gift on behalf of the City and thanked her for her services and wished her luck in her future endeavors. J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS City Manager reported on the following: • Executed the cost sharing agreement with the Corps of Engineers to move forward with the Bluff Project feasibility study; reported on the meetings held within the week related to the study's status; the final decision on moving forward would be rendered in August 2017; it was requested by residents that attended public meeting that the City have information available in our website related to the project • Capital budget status • An ordinance to purchase an ADA accessible van for the Senior Center would be brought forward at the next council meeting • Met with local representatives back in town during the legislative recess Mayor Porter requested the piles of dirt at the bluff near Vintage Pointe to be removed or leveled and noted that the interpretative signs are falling apart by the gazebo. 2. City Attorney — No report. 3. City Clerk — Reminded Council of the upcoming budget work session on Friday beginning at 9:00 a.m. K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker) Bob Peters congratulated Ostrander for all of her accomplishments and wished her luck. Peters spoke in opposition of spending money on the dais to add more seats. 2. Council Comments City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 7 of 8 May 6, 2015 Council Member Navarre thanked Mr. Peters for attending the bluff erosion meetings and noted he's looking forward to having a tentative date for moving forward on the Bluff Project; referred to the "Kenaitze Youth Speak" book which would be available in the Clerk's Office; thanked Student Representative Ostrander for her services and wished her luck. Councilor Gabriel noted that on April 171" he attended and provided the welcoming comments for the Cook Inlet Citizens Advisory Council, reported that Robert Ruffner was not confirmed for appointment to the Alaska Board of Fisheries; congratulated Ostrander. Student Representative Ostrander thanked the City for the opportunity to participate on Council and for her gifts. Council Member Marquis commended Student Representative Ostrander for her accomplishments and wished her luck. Council Member Knackstedt thanked Student Representative Ostrander and wished her luck; advised he would not be in attendance at the next meeting, but was hoping to participate telephonically. L. EXECUTIVE SESSION — None Scheduled. M. PENDING ITEMS N. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m. I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of May 6, 2015. 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