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Home My WebLink About2017-03-15 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL — REGULAR MEETING MARCH 15, 2017 — 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 March 15, 2017, 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 Jim Glendening Mike Boyle A quorum was present. Also in attendance were: Robert Molloy Tim Navarre (absent) Glenese Pettey "Mackenzie Lindeman, Student Representative Paul Ostrander, City Manager Scott Bloom, City Attorney Sandra Modigh, City Clerk Jamie Heinz, Deputy City Clerk 3. Agenda Approval MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Knackstedt SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. [Clerk's Note: Council Member Boyle joined the meeting at 6:02 p.m.] 4. Consent Agenda MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Glendening 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 — None. C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS — None. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution No. 2017 -14 — Establishing a Moratorium on the Purchase of Standard Cemetery Plots for the Sole Purchase of Reserving a Cemetery Plot Not Being Used for Immediate Internment. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2017 -14 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. The motion was SECONDED by Council Member Knackstedt. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. Administration clarified that due to limited space in the cemetery, a moratorium on reserving plots was necessary; it was noted the moratorium provided a clause for reservations for immediate family members. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 2. Resolution No. 2017 -15 — Awarding an Agreement for Construction of Inlet Woods Storm Drain Rehabilitation MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2017 -15. The motion was SECONDED by Council Member Glendening. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. VOTE: City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 2 of 6 March 15, 2017 YEA: Knackstedt, Gabriel, Molloy, Boyle, Glendening, Pettey NAY: ** Student Representative Lindeman: YEA MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. E. MINUTES 1. *Work Session of February 28, 2017 Meeting minutes approved by the consent agenda. 2. *Regular Meeting of March 1, 2017 Meeting minutes approved by the consent agenda. 3. *Regular Meeting of March 7, 2017 Meeting minutes approved by the consent agenda. 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. 2942 -2017 — Conditionally Donating Certain Foreclosed City - Owned Properties Described as Lots 8, 9, And 11, Block 9, and Lots 4 And 5, Block 10, Mommsens Subdivision Replat of Addn. 1 & 2, Addn. No. 2, (Parcel Numbers 03910208; 03910209; 03910211; 03910304 And 03910305) to Central Peninsula Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for Construction of Housing. Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for April 5, 2017. 4. *Ordinance No. 2943 -2017 — Amending Kenai Municipal Code Chapter 7.25 — City Budget, to Provide for Implementation of a General Fund, Fund Balance Policy and Approve the Policy. Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for April 5, 2017. 5. *Ordinance No. 2944 -2017 — Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the General Fund by $50,000, Accepting and Appropriating a $50,000 Donation from Kenai Senior Connection, Inc., and Increasing Estimated Revenues and City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 3 of 6 March 15, 2017 Appropriations by $100,000 in the Senior Citizen Center Capital Improvement Capital Project Fund for the Dining Room Roof Repair Project. Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for April 5, 2017. 6. Action /Approval — Schedule a Work Session to Discuss a Proposed Ordinance Allowing for the Sale of Fireworks in Kenai. It was pointed out that because all fireworks were sold in Houston, Alaska, the tax revenues were going elsewhere. Clarification was provided that the ordinance excluded certain fireworks, provided for restrictions on selling to minors and the zoning in which fireworks could be sold; also provided for licensing requirements. It was decided a work session was not necessary and the ordinance would be introduced at the next meeting. :1 1. Council on Aging — It was reported that May 9, the Council met and discussed emotional support animals vs. service animals at the senior center, reviewed satisfaction surveys, and increased meal fees to $7. It was also noted the annual March for Meals pie auction fundraiser was March 24; next meeting April 13. 2. Airport Commission — No Report; next meeting April 13 3. Harbor Commission —It was reported that the Commission agreed to continue meeting monthly; wanted to invite John Williams to discuss what happened on the Harbor Commission in the past; was looking forward to an update on the Bluff Erosion Project; next meeting April 10. 4. Parks and Recreation Commission — No Report; next meeting April 6. 5. Planning and Zoning Commission — It was reported that on March 8, the Commission approved a preliminary plat and set a work session for reviewing the ordinance regarding landscaping site regulations for March 29; next meeting March 22. 6. Beautification Committee — No report; next meeting April 11. 7. Mini -Grant Steering Committee — No report. REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayor Gabriel reported on the following: • Noted the Council was using their new iPads for the first time; • Spoke to the second grade class at Kaleidoscope School about what the Mayor does; • Co- hosted Coffee with the Mayor with Councilor Pettey • Noted the Board of Fisheries had finished their work; compromises had been made, along with a commitment from the Board to work with the City on fishery regulations. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 4 of 6 March 15, 2017 J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager— P. Ostrander reported on the following: • Met with Harbor Commissioners regarding concerns and objectives with the Harbor Commission; • Met with the Kenai Police Department and the Kenai Peninsula Borough regarding dispatch consolidation; • Met with Library staff and Senior Center staff; • Provided an update on the Bluff Erosion Project noting a draft report would be released in the near future with public meetings to follow; • Testified before the Board of Fisheries; noted a more collaborative effort would be utilized in the future. 2. City Attorney — S. Bloom noted Administration was following bills before the state legislature and unless there was objection, he planned to testify against the state reserving sole licensing authority on a bill relating to transportation network companies and their drivers. 3. City Clerk — S. Modigh commended everyone for using their iPads. K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT None. 1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker) 2. Council Comments Councilor Knackstedt noted the Kenai Historical Society was receiving some books entitled, "Once Upon the Kenai," and Lynden Transport had donated the shipping from Seattle to Kenai, which helped the Society significantly with shipping costs. Student Representative Lindeman provided an update on sporting events; thanked the community for reaching out to students and offering scholarships. Council Member Molloy thanked the Mayor and City Manager for attending the Board of Fisheries meetings; noted he had concern with the ordinance adopting the Fund Balance Policy. Council Member Glendening noted he had received positive feedback from residents regarding City administration; noted information had been provided on the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Bluff Erosion Project in the Public Works report; requested a timeline for Alaska Department of Transportation projects. L. — None. M. PENDING ITEMS — None. N. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:49 p.m. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 5 of 6 March 15, 2017 certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of March 15, 2017. Sandr i h, CMd City Cl > G * *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 6 of 6 March 15, 2017