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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-05-20 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL — REGULAR MEETING MAY 20, 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 20, 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. 2. Roll Call There were present: Pat Porter, Mayor Robert Molloy Brian Gabriel Terry Bookey A quorum was present. Also in attendance were: Rick Koch, City Manager Scott Bloom, City Attorney Sandra Modigh, City Clerk 3. Agenda Approval Henry Knackstedt (telephonic) Tim Navarre (telephonic) Ryan Marquis Mayor Porter noted the following requested revisions /additions to the agenda /packet: Remove Item B.1 Scheduled Public Comments • Doug Berry — UPS Manager [Clerk's Note: Item was removed at the request of Mr. Berry.] Add to item D.5 Resolution No. 2015 -29 • Memorandum Requesting Amendments to the Airport Apron Rates. • Memorandum Requesting an Amendment To the Resolution to Include the Personal Use Fishery Fees. MOTION: Council Member Molloy 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 Gabriel MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Bookey 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 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. Doug Berry, UPS Manager— UPS (Vendor) Aircraft Parking [Clerk's Note: Item was removed from the agenda at the request of Mr. Berry.] C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS Happy Schneider, resident of Vintage Pointe, advised that Administration conducted a meeting with residents to provide a status update on concerns that have been brought forward by residents; the meeting was appreciated he and is looking forward to similar meetings in the future. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 2825 -2015 — Appropriating Funds in the City Hall Improvements Capital Project Fund. MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2825 -2015; the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Molloy. Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. Administration advised that the project would be completed around the end of August 2015. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 2 of 11 May 20, 2015 VOTE: YEA: Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Navarre, Marquis, Bookey, Molloy NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. Resolution No. 2015 -26 — Authorizing a $40,000 Budget Transfer within the General Fund — Non - Departmental and City Manager Departments for the Performance of a Management Study of the City's Fire Department and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the International City /County Management Association for the Performance of the Study. MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -26 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. City Manager Koch noted it would be approximately 60 to 90 days before a draft study is available for review. Council Member Bookey commended Administration for pursuing this assessment for the Fire Department. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 3. Resolution No. 2015 -27 — Awarding an Agreement for Construction of Municipal Park 2015. MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -27 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 Bookey expressed his approval that Alternate No. 1 was not selected and that the City was not removing the Spruce tree. Councilor Molloy noted his appreciation of the local option preference being used. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 4. Resolution No. 2015 -28 — Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract with Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska to Provide Employee Health Care to City Employees Effective July 1, 2015. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 3 of 11 May 20, 2015 MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -28 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Gabriel. 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. 5. Resolution No. 2015 -29 — Amending the Comprehensive Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees to Incorporate Changes to be Adopted in the FY2016 Budget Process to Include Establishing a Fee for Issuance of a Library Card to Non -City Residents, Increasing Monthly Rental Rates at Vintage Pointe, Increasing Airport Terminal Rents and Other Fees, Changes to Personal Use Fishery Fees, and Increasing Fees for Water and Sewer Service. MOTION: Council Member Gabriel MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -29 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Navarre. Mayor Porter opened the public hearing. Bob McIntosh, Kenai resident, spoke in opposition of charging a library card fee for non - residents. Linda Williams, Kenai resident, spoke in opposition to raising the rents at Vintage Pointe. Happy Schneider, resident of Vintage Pointe, spoke in opposition to raising the rents at Vintage Pointe. There being no else wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. MOTION TO AMEND: Councilor Gabriel MOVED to amend Resolution No. 2015 -29 to include all fees related to the Personal Use Fishery as outlined in the amendment lay down memo provided by the Finance Director. The motion was SECONDED by Knackstedt. Bookey spoke in opposition of the substitute as provided in its entirety. MOTION TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT: Councilor Marquis MOVED to amend the amendment to Resolution No. 2015 -29 by reducing the Personal Use Fishery Days — All Users (Including Parking with Trailer) First 10 minutes from $40.00 to $25.00. The motion was SECONDED by Bookey. Gabriel spoke in favor of raising the fee to cover increased costs the City has incurred. Marquis spoke in opposition to increasing fees at the boat launch and noted his concerns of trying to limit the amount of users of the fishery. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 4 of 11 May 20, 2015 Navarre spoke in opposition of reducing the fee to $25.00 but in favor of $35.00. Councilor Knackstedt spoke in favor of residents being able to afford the cost required by the City. Council Member Bookey spoke in opposition of penalizing individuals who use the facility the most. VOTE ON AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT: YEA: Marquis, Bookey, Molloy NAY: Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Navarre MOTION FAILED. MOTION TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT: Councilor Navarre MOVED to amend the amendment to Resolution No. 2015 -29 by revising the Personal Use Fishery Days — All Users (Including Parking with Trailer) First 10 minutes from $40.00 to $35.00. The motion was SECONDED by Marquis. Council Member Navarre spoke in favor of a compromised increase. VOTE ON AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT: YEA: Marquis, Bookey, Molloy, Knackstedt, Navarre, Porter NAY: Gabriel MOTION PASSED. MOTION TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT: Councilor Marquis MOVED to amend the amendment to Resolution No. 2015 -29 by reducing the Personal Use Fishery Days — All Users (Vehicle with trailer must pay launch fee also) from $20.00 to $15.00. The motion was SECONDED by Bookey. Administration noted that this fee is for the boat launch which is consistent to parking other places at the fishery. It was further noted that the language including the word "also" was confusing. VOTE ON AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT: YEA: Marquis, Bookey, Molloy NAY: Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Navarre MOTION FAILED. MOTION TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT: City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 5 of 11 May 20, 2015 Councilor Bookey MOVED to amend the amendment to Resolution No. 2015 -29 by removing the words, "also' from areas where the following is noted in Parking Only: (Vehicle with trailer must pay launch fee also) and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. The motion was SECONDED by Marquis. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. VOTE ON MAIN AMENDMENT: YEA: Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Navarre NAY: Marquis, Bookey, Molloy MOTION PASSED. MOTION TO AMEND: Councilor Molloy MOVED to amend Resolution No. 2015 -29 by deleting the Vintage Pointe Rents increases for units with rental agreements grandfathered per the City's policy before June 30, 2015. The motion was SECONDED by Marquis. Molloy spoke in opposition of rental increases at Vintage Pointe. Council Member Gabriel and Mayor Porter noted the intent of the facility was not to be subsidized by the City, hence the study completed to show fare market rates. Council Member Marquis noted most testimony before Council has been in opposition to the rents increases. VOTE ON AMENDMENT: YEA: Marquis, Bookey, Molloy NAY: Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Navarre MOTION FAILED. MOTION TO AMEND: Councilor Bookey MOVED to amend Resolution No. 2015 -29 by striking the following in Library Fees "Non -City Resident Library Card (a) Per individual card $20.00 "; motion was SECONDED by Molloy. Council Member Bookey and Marquis spoke in opposition to fees related to library cards for residents and /or non - residents. Knackstedt noted the Library Commission recommended this fee and his support for its recommendation. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 6 of 11 May 20, 2015 Council and Administration further discussed future software which may allow municipalities to use library cards from other municipalities as well as the difference between fees per individual versus family cards. It was noted that without this fee the City's revenues versus expenditures would be in excess. VOTE ON AMENDMENT: YEA: Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Navarre, Marquis, Bookey, Molloy NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION TO AMEND: Councilor Bookey MOVED to amend Resolution No. 2015 -29 by striking the following in the title, "To include establishing a fee for issuance of a library card to non —city residents, "; striking the first three WHEREAS' in their entirety; and the following words in the 17th WHEREAS, "library patrons and" and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT; motion was SECONDED by Molloy. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. MOTION TO AMEND: Councilor Molloy MOVED to amend Resolution No. 2015 -29 by revising the Airport apron rental rate per square foot from $0.56 to $0.357 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT; motion was SECONDED by Marquis. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. VOTE ON MAIN AS AMENDED: YEA: Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Navarre NAY: Marquis, Bookey, Molloy MOTION PASSED. [Clerk's Note: Council Member Knackstedt exited the meeting at 8:20 p.m.] E. MINUTES 1.'Special Meeting of April 20, 2015 2. 'Regular Meeting of May 6, 2015 Minutes were approved by the consent agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None. G. NEW BUSINESS City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 7 of 11 May 20, 2015 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. 2828 -2015 — Amending Kenai Municipal Code, Title 23, "Personnel Regulations," Chapter 23.55 entitled "Employee Classification "; and, 23.50 Fiscal Year 2016 Operating Budget Salary Schedule. Introduced on the consent agenda and public hearing set on June 3, 2015. 4. *Ordinance No. 2829 -2015 — Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section 1.90.030 — Qualifications, to Allow up to Two of the Seven Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission to be Non - Residents if They Either Own Property or a Business Located within the City and Making Other Housekeeping Changes. Introduced on the consent agenda and public hearing set on June 3, 2015. 5. *Ordinance No. 2830 -2015 — Authorizing a Budget Transfer within the General Fund — Buildings and Non - Departmental Departments and Appropriating Funds in the Animal Control Improvements Capital Project Fund. Introduced on the consent agenda and public hearing set on June 3, 2015. 6. *Ordinance No. 2831 -2015 — Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,000 in the General Fund — Police Department for Training Funds Provided by the Alaska Police Standards Council. Introduced on the consent agenda and public hearing set on June 3, 2015. 7. *Ordinance No. 2832 -2015 — Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,500 in the General Fund — Fire Department for Training Funds Provided by the Kenai Peninsula EMS Council. Introduced on the consent agenda and public hearing set on June 3, 2015. 8. *Ordinance No. 2833 -2015 — Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2015 and Ending June 30, 2016. Introduced on the consent agenda and public hearing set on June 3, 2015. 9. *Ordinance No. 2834 -2015 — Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $55,000 in the Senior Center Fund for the Purchase of a Wheel Chair Accessible Van and Waiving Kenai Municipal Code 7.15.040 — Competitive Bidding, to Allow for a Sole Source Purchase of the Vehicle. Introduced on the consent agenda and public hearing set on June 3, 2015. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 8 May 20, 2015 10. Action /Approval — Confirmation of the Mayor Nomination to Appoint Amy Zulkanycz to the Beautification Committee. MOTION: Council Member Marquis MOVED to confirm the Mayor's nomination and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Molloy. Councilor Gabriel advised for the record the individual being appointed was his niece. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. H. COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging — no report. 2. Airport Commission — at its last meeting the Commission was reviewed the Master Plan Phase II and approved a Special Use Permit for Reddi Towing. 3. Harbor Commission —at the May 111h meeting the City Manager provided updates on various City projects and the Commission is to consider going paperless at its next meeting. It was noted that the Commission will have a work session with Administration to review and draft its responsibilities. 4. Parks and Recreation Commission —the meeting minutes in the packet were reviewed. 5. Planning and Zoning Commission — permits pertaining to the gravel pit project were postponed to the following meeting and a tour of residential properties will take place prior to the next meeting. 6. Beautification Committee — recommendation washing off the red bricks within the community; June 6 is planting day; flower tour on August 91h; fencing lining the flower field will be rope. 7. Mini -Grant Steering Committee — no report. REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayor Porter reported on the following: • Met with residents related to dip net fishers related and their concerns • Thanked school group for cleaning up the community • Attended local school graduations • Presented the Poppy Day proclamation at the Chamber luncheon • Obtained volunteers to build benches and the walkways • Kaleidoscope has new art work in the lobby • Health and growth for Kenai quarter report increased by 2.44% over last year. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 9 of 11 May 20, 2015 J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS City Manager reported on the following: • Busy working on budget • Noted that due to State budget cuts the City will not see the same help with enforcement during this year's fishery as last year • Notified there would be an open house for the DOT road rehabilitation project in Soldotna on the 2811 from 4p -7p, another open house will be held in Kenai in July • Meetings with the Corps of Engineers related to the bluff; things are moving forward. Council and Administration discussed the Recreation Center Study and proposed upgrades. 2. City Attorney — No report. 3. City Clerk — reminded Council of the upcoming special meeting on May 27th K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker) Bob McIntosh spoke on behalf of the Mayor's community engagement efforts; appreciated comments by Bookey and Marquis related to the library card fee for non - residents; reviewed the budget and was impressed by the City fund balance and commended the City Manager; appreciated the Finance Director's charts and information provided at the budget work session; spoke in favor of donating funds to the Historical Society and requested Council review the rest of the grants. [Clerk's Note: Council Member Navarre exited the meeting at 8:47 p.m.] 2. Council Comments Councilor Gabriel spoke in favor of the personal use fishery and disagreed that the City is trying to circumvent individuals use by increasing fees; believes fees are necessary for the City to provide services during the fishery; noted that troops have sacrificed for our freedom. Council Member Molloy reported on his trip to Fairbanks and noted our agencies were commended for their efforts on the missing family case; thanked those that provided public testimony at meeting. L. EXECUTIVE SESSION — None Scheduled. M. PENDING ITEMS N. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:56 p.m. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 10 of 11 May 20, 2015 I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of May 20, 2015. G* Clerk City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 11 of 11 May 20, 2015