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Home My WebLink About2016-11-02 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL — REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 2016 — 6:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 MAYOR BRIAN GABRIEL, PRESIDING MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on November 2, 2016, in City Hall Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Mayor Gabriel called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Gabriel led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll Call There were present: Brian Gabriel, Mayor Henry Knackstedt (absent) Jim Glendening Mike Boyle A quorum was present. Also in attendance were: Robert Molloy Tim Navarre (absent) Glenese Pettey "Mackenzie Lindeman, Student Representative Rick Koch, City Manager Sandra Modigh, City Clerk Jamie Heinz, Deputy City Clerk 3. Mayoral Oath of Office City Clerk, S. Modigh, administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Gabriel. [Clerk's Note: Student Representative Lindeman joined the meeting at 6:03 p.m.] 4. Agenda Approval Mayor Gabriel noted the following items to be added to the packet: Add to Item D. 2 Resolution No. 2016 -45 • Memorandum from City Manager Add to Item G. 4. KVCC Agreement Extension KVCC 31 Quarter Report Add to Information Items Correspondence Regarding Sale of Bowling Alley Additional Correspondence MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the agenda with requested additions to the packet and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 5. Consent Agenda MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel 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. Kathy Gensel & Jodi Stuart — Continuum of Care /Project Homeless Connect. Jodi Stuart noted their agency, Project Homeless Connect, connected people that were homeless or near homeless with resources such as clothing, shelter, or phone service; explained much of the funding was from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; asked for contributions of funding or volunteers; noted an upcoming event on January 24. C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS Lisa Gabriel, Chair of the Beautification Committee, reported the idea for the Pumpkin Festival had come from a vacation where she attended a similar event and after suggesting it, the Parks and Recreation Director ran with it. She noted the pumpkins were brought in and available to be taken by participants, there were warm beverages served, a small petting zoo, and a photo opportunity. She also reported there were several suggestions for additions for the event in the future. Mary Jo Joiner, Library Director, reported that the Library hosted a Literary Haunted House; over 450 people over three days attended the event. She noted that the event featured events inspired City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 2 of 8 November 2, 2016 by books such as "Frankenstein," "Dracula," the "Harry Potter" series," and Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven." Jeremy Sorhus, Owner of River City Dental, spoke in favor of the City selling him a portion of the property adjacent to Wildflower Field. He cited proximity to patients coming from Kenai Central High School and Kenai Middle School and the number of patients that have anxiety as reasons he was looking into the property; envisioned an open bay window to view the flowers and trees to ease anxiety, and a professionally built building. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution No. 2016 -44 —Adopting the City of Kenai Capital Improvements Plan Priority Lists for State Funding Requests for the Fiscal Year 2018. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2016 -44 and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Boyle. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. VOTE: YEA: Gabriel, Glendening, Pettey, Molloy, Boyle NAY: "Student Representative Lindeman: YEA MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. Resolution No. 2016 -45 — Opposing Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinance 2016- 38 Allowing For Permanent Motor Vehicle Registration Tax For Non - Commercial Motor Vehicles And Non - Commercial Trailers That Are At Least Eight Years Old. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2016 -45 and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Boyle. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. Administration pointed out the Borough Assembly Member that drafted the ordinance had intended to amend the ordinance to increase the one -time vehicle registration making the ordinance revenue neutral. He also noted that the savings came from not paying the state any longer. MOTION TO AMEND: Council Member Molloy MOVED to rephrase the resolution clause to state, "Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City of Kenai, Alaska , that the Council opposes Kenai Peninsula Borough 2016 - City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 3 of 8 November 2, 2016 38, allowing for permanent motor vehicle registration tax for non - commercial vehicles and non- commercial trailers that are at least eight years old, unless ordinance 2016 -38 is amended to be at least revenue - neutral to the City of Kenai," and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Boyle. VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: YEA: Gabriel, Glendening, Pettey, Molloy, Boyle NAY: "Student Representative Lindeman: YEA MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION TO AMEND: Council Member Pettey MOVED to insert a whereas clause after the fourth whereas clause to read, "Whereas, if KPB Ordinance 2016 -38 is amended to increase the one -time vehicle registration fee from $75 to $150, the effect of the ordinance would be revenue - neutral to the City, and the ordinance would not be opposed," and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Molloy. VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: YEA: Gabriel, Glendening, Pettey, Molloy, Boyle NAY: "Student Representative Lindeman: YEA MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED: YEA: Gabriel, Glendening, Pettey, Molloy, Boyle NAY: "Student Representative Lindeman: YEA MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. E. MINUTES 1.'Regular Meeting of October 5, 2016 Meeting minutes approved by the consent agenda. 2.'Regular Meeting of October 19, 2016 Meeting minutes approved by the consent agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None. G. NEW BUSINESS City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 4 of 8 November 2, 2016 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. 2926 -2016 — Accepting and Appropriating a Donation from Hilcorp Energy Company to Assist with the Annual Kenai Senior Center Thanksgiving Dinner. Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for December 7, 2016. 4. Action /Approval — Extension of the Facilities Management Agreement for Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve an extension of the Facilities Management Agreement for the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Boyle. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED The Chamber of Commerce was thanked for the statistics that were provided in the laydown. 5. Action /Approval — Special Use Permit to Everts Air Fuel, Inc. for Equipment Parking and Container Storage. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the Special Use Permit to Evert's Air Fuel, Inc. for Equipment Parking and Container Storage and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Boyle. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED 6. Action /Approval — Mayoral Nomination to Appoint an Applicant to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Gabriel noted his intent to nominate Gary Greenberg to the Planning & Zoning Commission. H. COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging —No report; next meeting November 10. 2. Airport Commission — No report; next meeting November 10. 3. Harbor Commission —November meeting cancelled; next meeting Joint Work Session on December 1, next Regular Meeting on January 9. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 5 of 8 November 2, 2016 4. Parks and Recreation Commission — No report; next meeting November 3. 5. Planning and Zoning Commission — No report; next meeting November 9. 6. Beautification Committee — No report; next meeting January 10 7. Mini -Grant Steering Committee — No report. I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayor Gabriel reported on the following: • The Air Force sent F -22 jets to go through landing and fueling operations as the agency considered Kenai Municipal Airport as an alternate airport should they be unable to land at Joint Base Elmendorf- Richardson; • Swore in two new police officers; • Congratulated Officer Prins on his promotion to Sergeant; • Attended the Literary Haunted House at the Library; • Updated Senator Murkowski on the bluff erosion project; thanked the Senator for her help. J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager — R. Koch noted an updated investment report was in the packet. 2. City Attorney — no report. 3. City Clerk — S. Modigh noted Election Day was upcoming on November 8 and absentee voting was extremely busy. K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker) 2. Council Comments Student Representative Lindeman reported on the various sporting events taking place; noted a blood drive taking place on November 8. Council Member Molloy congratulated Mayor Gabriel on his swearing in as Mayor. Council Member Boyle echoed Council Member Molloy's comments congratulating Mayor Gabriel. Council Member Glendening echoed previous members' comments congratulating Mayor Gabriel. Council Member Pettey also congratulated Mayor Gabriel, noting she was looking forward to working with him; also thanked the airport manager for hosting the event for the F -22 military jets. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 6 of 8 November 2, 2016 L. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Offer to Purchase a Portion of Property located at 10095 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai AK 99611, KPB Parcel No. 04501003. [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 Molloy MOVED to convene in executive session to discuss an offer to purchase property located at 10095 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 Manager as needed and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Boyle. VOTE: YEA: Gabriel, Glendening, Pettey, Molloy, Boyle NAY: .. Student Representative Lindeman: YEA MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Council reconvened in regular session and it was noted that the City Manager had been given direction. 2. Purchase of 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 Molloy MOVED to convene in executive session to discuss the purchase of 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 Manager and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Boyle. VOTE: YEA: Gabriel, Glendening, Pettey, Molloy, Boyle NAY: " Student Representative Lindeman: YEA MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 7 of 8 November 2, 2016 Council reconvened in regular session and it was noted that the City Manager had been given direction. M. PENDING ITEMS — None. N. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m. I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of November 2, 2016. a dra ModightMC Cify 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. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 8 of 8 November 2, 2016