HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-08-05 Council PacketAGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 5, 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. Ordinance No. 2846-2015 – Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $81,220 in the General Fund – Fire Department for an
Assistance to Firefighter Grant from the Federal Emergency Management
Agency. ................................................................................................. Pg. 5
2. Ordinance No. 2847-2015 – Retroactively Appropriating Additional State of
Alaska Public Employees Retirement On-Behalf Funding for FY2015. .. Pg. 9
3. Ordinance No. 2848-2015 – Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations in the Airport Fund and in the Airport Improvement Capital
Project Fund for the 2016 Improved Airport Drainage Project.
• Substitute Ordinance No. 2848-2015 ..........................Pg. 13
4. Resolution No. 2015-44 – Approving the Purchase of a 2015 Ford ½ Ton F-
150 Pickup Truck from Cal Worthington Ford. ......................................Pg. 19
5. Resolution No. 2015-45 – Designating the State of Alaska, Department of
Environmental Conservation (ADEC) Grant Funds for the Project Entitled
Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades-Phase II as the Number One Local
State Funding Priority for Fiscal Year 2017. ........................................... Pg. 21
6. Resolution No. 2015-46 – Awarding an Agreement for Construction of Swires
Road Water Main Extension and Buffalo Run Water Main Replacement 2015-
2016. ..................................................................................................... Pg. 25
E. MINUTES
1.*Regular Meeting of July 15, 2015 ............................................................ Pg. 27
2.*Work Session of July 21, 2015 ................................................................ Pg. 37
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval – Bills to be Ratified. ................................................ Pg. 39
2. *Action/Approval – Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000. ................... Pg. 43
3. *Ordinance No. 2849-2015 – Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the
State of Alaska for the Purchase of Library Books. ................................ Pg. 45
4. *Ordinance No. 2850-2015 – Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $2,500 in the General Fund – Fire Department for an
Equipment Grant Provided by the Southern Region EMS Council. ........ Pg. 47
5. Action/Approval – Establishing an Adhoc Committee to Move Forward with a
Project to Determine the Feasibility and Costs for the Phased Construction of
a Park Facility, Including a Permanent Stage, Located on City Property in the
Area Generally Described as “Millennium Square.”
6. Action/Approval – Approving a Two Year Extension to the Agreement for the
Facility Management Services at the Kenai Recreational Center Facility to the
Boys and Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula, Inc. .................................. Pg. 49
7. Action/Approval – Scheduling a Work Session to Further Discuss the
Proposed Amendments to Kenai Municipal Code 12.25 Regarding Abandoned
Vehicles. ................................................................................................ Pg. 69
H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Parks and Recreation Commission
5. Planning and Zoning Commission ......................................................... Pg. 71
6. Beautification Committee
7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee
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I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager ...................................................................................... Pg. 75
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. 99
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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Suggested by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, DESIGNATING
THE STATE OF ALASKA, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
(ADEC) GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT UPGRADES-PHASE II AS THE NUMBER ONE LOCAL STATE FUNDING
PRIORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai through the State of Alaska, Department of
Environmental Conservation requests grant funding under the Municipal matching
grant (MMG) program; and,
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation has
requested that the City of Kenai identify if this project is the community’s number one
local state funding priority for fiscal year 2017; and,
WHEREAS, the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant has operated in excess of twenty-
five years without any major renovation and/or improvements; and,
WHEREAS, technology has developed new equipment, regulations are increasingly
stringent, the volume of wastewater treated by the plant has increased substantially,
and the plant requires major upgrades to be able to maintain compliance with
regulations; and,
WHEREAS, the 2015 Alaska Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (APDES)
renewal has established stringent ammonia effluent limitations, of which the City is in
non-compliance; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai has negotiated a scheduled compliance program to meet
ammonia effluent limitations; and,
WHEREAS, The City has contracted with CH2MHill to design and prepare bid-ready
documents for improvements identified in the “Kenai Wastewater Treatment Plant
Master Plan,” and the design is ongoing and approximately 65% complete.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, designates the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades-Phase II as the
number one local state funding priority for fiscal year 2017.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 5th day of August,
2015.
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Resolution No. 2015-45
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PAT PORTER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Sandra Modigh, City Clerk
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MEMO:
TO: City Council
FROM: Rick Koch, City Manager
DATE: July 29, 2015
SUBJECT: Resolution 2015-45, Alaska Department of Environmental
Conservation (ADEC) Municipal Matching Grant (MMG) Program
(SFY2016)
The purpose of this correspondence is to recommend Council approval of Resolution 2015-45.
The ADEC MMG Program requires that each MMG questionnaire identify the priority for the
project for which funding is being requested. The applicant receives 50 points for the number
one ADEC funding priority.
The City’s number one ADEC MMG priority is a project to construct various improvements to
the City of Kenai’s wastewater treatment plant (WWTP. Attached is a copy of the summary
information submitted to ADEC.
Thank you for your attention in this matter. If you have any questions, please contact me at
your convenience.
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: 907-283-7535 / FAX: 907-283-3014
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
JULY 15, 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 July 15, 2015, in City Hall Council
Chambers, Kenai, AK. Mayor Pat Porter called the meeting to order at 7:04p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Porter led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Pat Porter, Mayor Henry Knackstedt
Robert Molloy Tim Navarre (telephonic)
Brian Gabriel Ryan Marquis
Terry Bookey
A quorum was present.
Also in attendance were:
**Hannah Drury
Rick Koch, City Manager
Scott Bloom, City Attorney
Sandra Modigh, City Clerk
Jamie Heinz, Deputy Clerk
3. Agenda Approval
Mayor Porter noted the following requested revisions/additions to the agenda/packet:
Remove from Consent
Agenda G.2
• Approval of Purchase Orders
Add to Item D.1 Ordinance No. 2843-2015
• Amendment Memorandum
Add to item F.1 Ordinance No. 2829-2015
• Correspondence in Opposition
• Correspondence in Favor
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Add to Item G.7 Action/Approval – Directing the Planning & Zoning
Commission to Draft Land Use Code etc.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the agenda with requested revisions 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 item G.3 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT; Molloy 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 - None
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 2843-2015 – Amending and Renaming Kenai Municipal Code
18.05.080-Water and Mud from Vehicle, to Allow for Washing of Vehicles in a Manner
which Allows for Fluid to Drain onto Public Improvements in an Environmentally
Responsible Manner.
MOTION:
Council Member Marquis MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2843-2015; 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.
There was discussion regarding hydrocarbons getting flushed into the wastewater system and
potential implications from Alaska Department of Transportation since they owned some of the
wastewater systems used by the City. There was also discussion regarding the use of water only,
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as water didn’t fit into the category of being biodegradable, and the potential for excess mud and
other substances to be deposited into the streets.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to amend section 2 by inserting “only water or,” after the
word “unless”, and adding the sentence, “Any deposit of mud or other substances on any city
improvement that impedes normal use or maintenance of such improvement is also specifically
prohibited.” The motion was SECONDED by Marquis.
VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT:
YEA: Porter, Marquis, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Molloy, Navarre, Bookey
NAY:
**Student Representative Drury: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION:
YEA: Porter, Knackstedt, Molloy, Bookey, Marquis
NAY: Gabriel, Navarre
**Student Representative Drury: YEA
MOTION PASSED.
2. Ordinance No. 2844-2015 – Retroactively Appropriating Reimbursement Funds to be
Received for Support of Card Street Fire Suppression Efforts.
MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2844-2015; the motion was
SECONDED by Council Member Gabriel.
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, Molloy
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E. MINUTES
1.*Regular Meeting of July 1, 2015
Minutes were approved by the consent agenda.
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F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. 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. [Clerk’s Note: At its June 3,
2015 meeting, Council amended Ordinance No. 2829-2015 and referred it to the
Planning & Zoning Commission for reconsideration, postponing it to the July 15th
meeting. A motion to enact is on the floor.]
Appreciation was expressed to the Planning & Zoning Commission for reviewing the ordinance a
second time. There was discussion regarding business owners having a vested interest in the
community, who would be verifying that an applicant owned controlling interest in a business, and
who would monitor maintenance of controlling interest. Definition of non-resident, process, and
what happens if a non-resident Commissioner were to sell their controlling interest in a business
were other topics discussed.
MOTION TO AMEND :
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to amend subsection c by adding a second statement that
reads, “This provision specifically does not create a designated seat for a non-resident.” The
motion was SECONDED by Council Member Gabriel.
VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT:
YEA: Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Navarre, Marquis, Bookey, Molloy
NAY:
**Student Representative Drury: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION TO AMEND :
Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend subsection c by adding a statement at the end that
reads, “An applicant who is a resident business owner has a priority for nomination and
confirmation over an applicant who is a non-resident business owner.” The motion was
SECONDED by Council Member Bookey.
It was explained that the effect of the motion would require the Mayor to nominate any resident
applicants and Council would have to vote them down before the non-resident could be
nominated. Council’s ability to vote down a nomination, other communities allowing non-
residents on their Planning & Zoning Commissions, and other Commissions in Kenai allowing
for non-residents were other topics discussed.
VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT:
YEA: Marquis, Bookey, Molloy
NAY: Porter, Navarre, Knackstedt, Gabriel
**Student Representative Drury: NAY
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MOTION FAILED .
VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION:
YEA: Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Navarre
NAY: Marquis, Bookey, Molloy
**Student Representative Drury: NAY
MOTION PASSED.
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval – Bills to be Ratified.
Approved by the consent agenda.
2. Action/Approval – Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000.
[Clerk’s Note: This item was removed from the Consent Agenda at Approval of the Agenda.]
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve by Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000; the motion
was SECONDED by Council Member Marquis who requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
It was confirmed that the bid documents for the recreation center improvements would be going
before the Parks & Recreation Commission. Administration explained that the improvements
are to build a hallway to connect the cardio and weightlifting rooms so users would no longer
have to go through the foyer and basketball court to get from one room to another.
It was also confirmed that using the professional services account for sludge would be corrected
administratively.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
MOTION PASSED.
[Clerk’s Note: This item was removed from the Consent Agenda at Approval of the Consent
Agenda.]
3. Ordinance No. 2845-2015 – Imposing a Limited Moratorium on the Operations of
Marijuana Establishments and/or Businesses within the City of Kenai.
MOTION:
Council Member Gabriel MOVED to introduce Ordinance No. 2845-2015 and it was SECONDED
by Council Member Navarre.
Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment.
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Corey Roram, owner of Green Rush Events spoke against introduction of the ordinance
suggesting it is unknown what is being introduced and because of the lack of state regulations
defining clubs as marijuana establishments, his business is one of the only businesses currently
operating in the state and they have not provoked any problems.
Josh Birde, co-owner of Green Rush Events spoke against introduction of the ordinance because
it was unclear what was being limited and it seemed to be an attack on his business and pointed
out that the people of Kenai would no longer have a legal place to consume.
Mike Aday, spoke against introduction of the ordinance stating that if Green Rush Events were to
be shut down, it would hurt the industry for musicians in Alaska.
There being no one else wishing to be heard, the public comment was closed.
During discussion it was pointed out that business owners were being penalized because the
state is delaying creation of regulations; that no residents have contacted council members with
concerns; lack of provisions in the ordinance providing information regarding items such as
penalties, and that there are no specific regulations addressing a marijuana club.
VOTE:
YEA: Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt,
NAY: Molloy, Bookey, Marquis, Navarre
**Student Representative Drury: NAY
MOTION FAILED.
Council Member Navarre was excused from the meeting at 8:01p.m.
4. *Ordinance No. 2846-2015 – Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by
$81,220 in the General Fund – Fire Department for an Assistance to Firefighter Grant
from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Introduced on the consent agenda and public hearing set on August 5, 2015.
5. *Ordinance No. 2847-2015 – Retroactively Appropriating Additional State of Alaska
Public Employees Retirement On-Behalf Funding for FY2015.
Introduced on the consent agenda and public hearing set on August 5, 2015.
6. *Ordinance No. 2848-2015 – Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in
the Airport Fund and in the Airport Improvement Capital Project Fund for the 2016
Improved Airport Drainage Project.
Introduced on the consent agenda and public hearing set on August 5, 2015.
7. Action/Approval – Directing the Planning & Zoning Commission to Draft Land Use
Code Relating to Establishments and Businesses Engaged in the Sale, Cultivation,
Manufacture, and Consumption of Marijuana within the City of Kenai.
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Administration confirmed that they would provide a framework for a process for the Planning &
Zoning Commission to work through to look at land use codes, but not provide specific direction
other than what Council has provided.
During discussion it was pointed out that zones already in code could be used as a foundation
and any gaps could be considered by the Planning & Zoning Commission and advice could be
provided to Council. It was also pointed out that it was premature to draft code and that creating
new land uses would be a daunting task.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to direct the Planning & Zoning Commission to look at the five
types of marijuana establishments and our existing zones and our land use table and provide
advice for definitions and descriptions of the land uses and how they relate; the motion was
SECONDED by Marquis.
VOTE:
YEA: Molloy, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Bookey, Porter, Marquis
NAY:
**Student Representative Drury: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Discussion/Action – Schedule Work Session for Unsolicited Offers to Purchase City
Land.
It was decided that those offering to purchase city land could present why they think they should
be allowed to buy the land.
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED that the work session be to hear from public that have an
opinion or are interested in purchasing city land, specifically airport land; the motion was
SECONDED by Marquis. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
It was decided that the work session would be scheduled for September 14, 2015 at 6 p.m..
9. Discussion/Action – Schedule a Work Session in August on Draft Ordinance on
Purchasing Code.
It was decided that the work session would be scheduled for August 17, 2015 at 6 p.m..
10. Discussion – To Discuss a Project to Determine the Feasibility and Costs for the
Phased Construction of a Park Facility, Including a Permanent Stage, Located on City
Property in the Area Generally Describes as “Millennium Square.”
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There was discussion regarding forming an ad-hoc committee to look at the feasibility of
developing infrastructure for events, including a stage. Several potential locations were discussed
and it was recommended to not limit the study to a specific park. It was clarified that funds
budgeted would be under the manager’s control.
H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging – next meeting is August 13.
2. Airport Commission – held a work session to continue developing the long range
development plan.
3. Harbor Commission – next meeting is August 10.
4. Parks and Recreation Commission – no report.
5. Planning and Zoning Commission – held a meeting on July 8. It was reported that the
new commissioner was sworn in and the draft minutes, which were provided in the
packet, were also reviewed.
6. Beautification Committee – no report.
7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee – no report.
I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Porter reported on the following:
• Was happy with the turnout at the Fourth of July Parade.
• Welcomed Alaska missionaries doing service work.
• Attended a transportation meeting; looking into fixed transportation route.
J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager reported on the following:
• Personal Use Fishery has begun and operations are working well.
• Municipal Matching Grant request for Waste Water Treatment Plant is
prepared and ready for submission.
• Kenai Multi-Purpose Facility upgrades.
• Commissioner of Revenue will be at the next Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
• Governor will be at Industry Appreciation Day.
2. City Attorney – thanked the city manager for drafting the marijuana moratorium in his
absence.
3. City Clerk – reported that there will be two councilor seats up for election in October
and that declarations of candidacy will be available on August 1.
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker) – None
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2. Council Comments
Vice Mayor Gabriel was impressed with turn out at the Fourth of July parade and asked everyone
to use extra caution and patience this weekend with the increase in the personal use fishery.
Councilor Bookey noted that operations for the personal use fishery looked great, and thanked
the Kenai Fire Department for helping during the Card Street fire in Sterling.
Student Representative Drury reported on her basketball tournament.
Council Member Marquis thanked his wife for 10 years of marriage.
Councilor Knackstedt noted that he would be observing on the ground operations of the personal
use fishery this year with the improvements. He also asked everyone fishing from boats in the
personal use fishery to use caution and to make sure everyone has a life preserver.
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None
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
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:17p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of July 15, 2015.
_____________________________
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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KENAI CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
JULY 21, 2015
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING
NOTES
Council present: P. Porter, H. Knackstedt, T. Navarre, R. Marquis
Others present: City Manager R. Koch, City Planner M. Kelley, City Attorney S. Bloom,
Chief of Police G. Sandahl and City Clerk S. Modigh
Mayor Porter began the work session at approximately 6:00 p.m.
City Manager Koch provided a brief introduction of the proposed ordinance recommending an
amendment to the Kenai Municipal Code Chapter 12.25 and Chapter 12.20.030 regarding
abandoned vehicles.
Mr. Glen & Mrs. Patsy Gifford, residents of Kenai, thanked the City for assisting Kenai
neighborhoods in cleanup efforts free of charge. Mr. Gifford further noted that he does not allow
more than two cars on the rental properties he owns, and if a car isn’t worker for longer than two
days, he has it removed; the Gifford’s spoke in opposition of junk and abandoned vehicles.
Mr. Gifford inquired about a property on High Bush and Bumble Bee that has several junk
vehicles and suggested having them fenced in, which is a requirement included in the proposed
ordinance.
It was discussed as to how the City proceeds with addressing violations specific to this matter.
City Manager Koch advised that verbal communication initiates the process, then written
communication, followed by code enforcement including citing and fining. If the situation
persists, a meeting with legal takes place to determine whether a court order is necessary to
have access to the vehicle.
City Planner Kelley reviewed the differences between the existing code and the proposed
amendments outlined in the packet and discussed them with Council.
Discussion took place related to the requirement of registration being one of the criteria’s for
definition of a junk vehicle, but not the only criteria. Additionally, race cars were discussed and
whether keeping them in yards year round was an options and the color of tarps that could be
used when storing vehicles.
City Manager Koch advised that it was the intent of Administration to bring this ordinance
forward with the discussed revisions for Council approval.
The work session was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Notes prepared by:
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Sandra Modigh, CMC
City Clerk
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CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JULY 22, 2015 - 7:00 P.M.
CHAIR JEFF TWAIT, PRESIDING
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Commissioner Twait called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Twait led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll Call
Commissioners present: G. Pettey, K. Peterson, D. Fikes, R. Springer, J. Twait, J. Focose
Staff/Council Liaison present: City Planner M. Kelley, Deputy Clerk J. Heinz, H. Knackstedt
A quorum was present.
c. *Excused Absences – J. Glendening
d. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the agenda; Commissioner Focose SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
e. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the consent agenda and Commissioner Focose
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by
the Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these items unless a Commission 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.
2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 8, 2015
Approved by the consent agenda.
3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: (10 Minutes) – None.
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4. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: (3 Minutes) – None.
5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: None.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Consider Direction from City Council and establish process to draft Land Use Code
relating to Establishments and Businesses Engaged in the Sale, Cultivation,
Manufacture and Consumption of Marijuana within the City of Kenai.
City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report requesting direction for establishing a process for
developing Land Use Code relating to establishments and businesses engaged in the sale,
cultivation, manufacture and consumption of marijuana.
There was discussion regarding separation for secondhand smoke, whether the Marijuana
Control Board was going to limit the number of licenses based on population, and the possibility
of banning the use of oils. There was additional discussion regarding the possibility of regulating
commercial operations by the land use table, enforcement, and hours of operation.
The timing of when Council needed a response, scoping meetings and work sessions were also
discussed.
It was decided there would be a work session on August 12 at 6 p.m.; just prior to the regular
meeting.
9. PENDING ITEMS: None.
10. REPORTS:
a. City Council – Knackstedt reviewed the action agenda of the July 15, 2015 council
meeting which was provided in the packet.
b. Borough Planning – Glendening was absent; minutes from the July 13, 2015 meeting
were provided in the packet.
c. Administration – Kelley reviewed discussion from the work session regarding abandoned
vehicles; he explained that registrations, number of cars per property, and unobtrusive
car cover colors were topics of discussion. He also reported that he is working on re-
zones for airport lands and also the land that the City has donated to the Kenai
Performers.
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: None.
12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None.
13. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION: August 15, 2015
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Commissioner Peterson noted that he would not be able to attend this meeting.
COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: None.
14. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
8:08 p.m.
Minutes prepared and submitted by:
_____________________________
Jamie Heinz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
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