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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-08-17 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL — REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 17, 2016 — 6:00 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 August 17, 2016, in City Hall Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Mayor Pat Porter called the meeting to order at 6:00 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 Henry Knackstedt Terry Bookey Mike Boyle A quorum was present. Also in attendance were: Robert Molloy Tim Navarre Brian Gabriel, Vice Mayor "Mackenzie Lindeman, Student Representative Rick Koch, City Manager Scott Bloom, City Attorney Sandra Modigh, City Clerk Jamie Heinz, Deputy Clerk 3. Agenda Approval Mayor Porter noted the following additions to the packet and revisions to the agenda: Move Item DA. to Be taken up prior to D.1. Add to Information Items MOTION: Ordinance No. 2911 -2016 Correspondence from Sheila Holtzen Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the agenda with requested additions to the packet and revisions to the agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Knackstedt SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 4. Consent Agenda MOTION: Council Member Gabriel MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Knackstedt 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 C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS Charlotte Yamada requested that consideration be given to the proposal for purchasing the former bowling alley property that proposes to maintain the facility as a bowling alley as the residents of Kenai need something else to do. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. Ordinance No. 2911 -2016 — Accepting and Appropriating a Donation of Camera Equipment from the Friends of the Kenai Community Library. [Clerk's Note: This item was moved at approval of the agenda.] MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2911 -2016 and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Gabriel. Mayor Porter opened the public hearing. Dee Castle spoke in favor of the ordinance noting that the library provides a positive place for the people of Kenai and that the Friends of the Kenai Library was disappointed to learn that the library had been vandalized, had enough funding to donate for the cameras, and was happy to do so. There being on one else wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. VOTE: City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 2 of 8 August 17, 2016 YEA: Knackstedt, Bookey, Porter, Molloy, Boyle, Navarre, Gabriel NAY: ** Student Representative Lindeman: YEA MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2908 -2016 - Approving and Adopting a Revised 2030 Comprehensive Plan Updated in 2016 for the City of Kenai and Recommending Adoption by the Kenai Peninsula Borough. MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2908 -2016 and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Navarre. Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being on one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. It was noted that a few minor changes had been suggested to staff during the work session and that those recommendations would come forth as amendments for the next meeting. Some additional changes suggested included AVTEC did not have a facility here and should be removed; old data regarding retail space should be removed; the reference to Clint Hall Assisted Living Center should be changed to Terrace Place; information regarding the airport leasing property to the shop should be clarified as some of the property was general fund land; reference to the bird viewing platform could be changed to wildlife viewing platform; senior citizen's data should be updated from 2012 data; CARTS should be removed from the references to agencies that are supported as funding had been removed from the budget. It was agreed that the additional suggestions would also be put forth as amendments for the next meeting. MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to postpone to September 7 and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Gabriel. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested VOTE: No objection; SO ORDERED. It was clarified that the Ordinance would appear on the agenda under public hearings to provide for a second public hearing. 2. Ordinance No. 2909 -2016 —Waiving Certain Provisions of KMC Chapter 11.20- Leasing of Tidelands, to Classify for Leasing a 3.29 Acre Portion of Tideland Survey No. 272 within Section 35, Township 6 North, Range 12 West, Seward Meridian and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Shore Fishery Lease with Laura Maccabee for the 3.29 Acre Portion. MOTION: Council Member Gabriel MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2909 -2016 and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Knackstedt. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 3 of 8 August 17, 2016 Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being on one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. VOTE: YEA: Knackstedt, Bookey, Porter, Molloy, Boyle, Navarre, Gabriel NAY: ** Student Representative Lindeman: YEA MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 3. Ordinance No. 2910 -2016 — Waiving Certain Provisions of KMC Chapter 11.20 - Leasing of Tideland, to Classify for Leasing Tract 4, Shore Fishery Plat No. 71, within Section 35, Township 6 North, Range 12 West, Seward Meridian And Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Shore Fishery Lease with the Kenai Salmon Company For Tract 4. MOTION: Council Member Gabriel MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2910 -2016 and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Molloy. Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being on one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. VOTE: YEA: Knackstedt, Bookey, Porter, Molloy, Boyle, Navarre, Gabriel NAY: ** Student Representative Lindeman: YEA MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 5. Resolution No. 2016 -37 - Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kenaitze Indian Tribe for the Revitalization of Old Town Park. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2016 -37 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. The motion was SECONDED by Council Member Knackstedt. Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being on one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. VOTE: There was no objection; SO ORDERED. E. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of August 3, 2016 Minutes were approved by the consent agenda. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 4 of S August 17, 2016 2. *Work Session of August 9, 2016 Minutes were approved by the consent agenda. 3. *Special Meeting of August 10, 2016 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. 2912 -2016 — Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for the 2016 Improved Airport Drainage Project and Awarding a Construction Contract to Peninsula Construction, Inc. Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for September 7, 2016. 4. *Ordinance No. 2913 -2016 — Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the State of Alaska for the Purchase of Library Books. Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for September 7, 2016. 5. *Ordinance No. 2914 -2016 — Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $8,000 in the Senior Citizen Fund, for Supplemental Nutrition, Transportation, And Support Services Grant Funding Received For Fiscal Year 2017. Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for September 7, 2016. 6. *Ordinance No. 2915 -2016— Amending KMC Section 4.32.15 -Local Amendments to the 2012 International Residential Code, by Making Local Amendments to the 2012 Edition of the International Residential Code Regarding Smoke Alarms in Crawl Spaces. Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for September 7, 2016. 7. *Ordinance No. 2916 -2016 — Amending Include Abandoned Structures, Change Material and Housekeeping Changes. KMC Chapter 12.10- Nuisances In General, to the Enforcement Process, and Make Other Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for September 7, 2016. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 5 of 8 August 17, 2016 8. Discussion —Schedule a Meeting to Review Applications Submitted for the City Manager Position. It was clarified that the open meeting act provided for a meeting be called and to recess into executive session. It was decided that recommendations from Administration would be provided prior to the meeting as well as a position description, advertisements, and a weighted ranking criteria document. It was decided a meeting would be set for 09/06/2016 at 6:00 P.M. It was also decided a tentative meeting for interviews would be scheduled for 09/14116 at 6:00 P.M. H. COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging — No report; next meeting September 8. 2. Airport Commission — No report; no quorum at August 11 meeting; next meeting September 8. 3. Harbor Commission — No report; August meeting cancelled; next meeting September 12. 4. Parks and Recreation Commission — No report; no quorum at August 4 meeting; next meeting September 1. 5. Planning and Zoning Commission — No report; August 10 meeting was cancelled for lack of a quorum; next meeting August 24. 6. Beautification Committee — No report. 7. Mini -Grant Steering Committee — No report. REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayor Porter reported on the following: • Saturday Coffee with the Mayor revealed concern for restrooms in the parks; parking at the end of Forest Drive during dipnet fishery; Fourth Avenue Park playground equipment needed addressed. • Showed Cannery Lodge to business people looking to do conventions. J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager reported on the following: • Continued wrap -up on dipnet fishery. It was noted that the Children's Librarian went to the beach during dipnet for story hour and were looking to do it again next year. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 6 of 8 August 17, 2016 It was also noted that the highway near the construction areas would be roto - milled and new asphalt laid. 2. City Attorney — no report. 3. City Clerk — reported on the following: • Noted the candidates for the upcoming local election. K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker) Kelly Kelso spoke regarding the Comprehensive Plan, noted she had attended several meetings and argued that the Walker Lane buffer strip needed to be changed from commercial. She also noted that the buffer was part of the original land sale; the borough said 75% of the residents needed to agree to the buffer being removed; asked that Council protect the buffer zone. 2. Council Comments Council Member Navarre noted an ordinance coming forth to regulate cats which addressed the added informational correspondence; noted Industry Day on August 27; thanked R. Koch for running for office; congratulated those that won in the Primary Election. Vice Mayor Gabriel thanked those that attended the meeting and testified; noted the field of flowers had bloomed; echoed Navarre's comments thanking R. Koch for running for office. Lindeman noted school started August 23; football, cross country running, and volleyball were underway, and cross - country had an upcoming meet in Soldotna. Council Member Knackstedt noted the dismal turnout for Primary Election; field of flowers was being taken advantage of by those taking photos; fire truck project moving forward with the Kenai Community Foundation receiving and providing funds. L. EXECUTIVE SESSION Offers to Purchase Property Located at 10639 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai AK 99611. [AS 44.62.310(c)(1)(3) a matter of which the immediate knowledge may have an adverse effect upon the finances of the City, and a matter by which law, municipal charter, or ordinance are required to be confidential.] MOTION: Council Member Gabriel MOVED to convene in executive session to discuss offers to purchase property located at 10639 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, AK 99611, a matter of which the immediate knowledge may have an adverse effect upon the finances of the City, and a matter by which law, municipal charter, or ordinance are required to be confidential per AS 44.62.310(c)(1)(3) and requested the attendance of the City Clerk, City Manager, City Attorney, and Finance Director and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Molloy. VOTE: City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 7 of 8 August 17, 2016 YEA: Knackstedt, Bookey, Porter, Molloy, Boyle, Navarre, Gabriel NAY: "' Student Representative Lindeman: YEA MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Council reconvened in regular session and it was noted that the City Manager and City Attorney had been given direction. M. PENDING ITEMS — None. N. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m. I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of August 17, ,)n-la "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 August 17, 2016