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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-06-07 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL — REGULAR MEETING JUNE 7, 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 June 7 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: Paul Ostrander, City Manager Scott Bloom, City Attorney Jamie Heinz, Acting City Clerk 3. Agenda Approval Robert Molloy Tim Navarre Glenese Pettey Mayor Gabriel noted the following revisions to the agenda and packet: Add to Item D. 2. Ordinance No. 2961-2017 • Correspondence from C. Freas Add to Item D. 7. Resolution No. 2017-26 • Supplemental Information Add Item G. 13. Action/Approval — Authorize the City Manager or City Attorney to Obtain an Appraisal for Lawton Acres. Add to Item J. 1. City Manager's Report • Broker's Opinion of Value — Lawton Acres Add to Information Firetruck Photos MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the agenda with the requested additions to the agenda and packet and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Knackstedt SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 4. Consent Agenda MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing. John Edison spoke in favor of retaining Lawton Acres as habitat for bears noting he often walked down Lawton Drive instead of the Kenai Spur Highway to get away from the wind; was also against the proposed development. Charles See spoke in favor of introduction of the ordinance for the purchase of Lawton Acres noting he was in favor for the common good. He pointed out that Wildflower Field brought a constant stream of visitors and that it was prudent to preserve the 150 -foot buffer between the flowers and educational facilities. There being no one else 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 John Williams congratulated Administration and Council for a successful budget; reported on the status of the firetruck renovations noting they were aiming for it to be operational by the Fourth of July parade; suggested a pavilion for storage for the truck; thanked Council for their support. Teea Winger spoke about livestock in city limits off Birch street noting the code was vague and didn't address some issues such as manure management which drew bears and bugs and that there was no requirement for a person to live on the property. Requested the code reviewed suggesting higher acreage per animal and taking into account the size of the animals; also suggested the setbacks for corrals pens and coops be doubled. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 2 of 15 June 7. 2017 D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 2960-2017 — Amending Kenai Municipal Code 14.25.015- Landscaping/Site Plan for Land Clearing, and Kenai Municipal Code 14.25.020 - Application, to Prohibit Land Clearing of More Than Twenty Percent of a Parcel Without an Approved Landscaping/Site Plan. MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2960-2017 and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Glendening. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing. Dee Timlin spoke in favor of the ordinance noting her property was adjacent to a lot that had been cleared. Krista Timlin spoke in favor of the ordinance noting her understanding of a requirement of a buffer between the zones; suggested reducing the percentage of allowed clearing even lower as tree removal made a significant impact on neighbors' quality of life. Kelly Kelso spoke in favor of the ordinance noting she had heard a lot of testimony in favor of buffers; asked that the ordinance be as restrictive as possible to provide protections. Teea Winger spoke in favor of the ordinance noting her residential area had no buffer from the airport when lots were cleared; expressed gratitude that Council was addressing the issue. Roy Wells spoke in favor of the ordinance noting there was no superglue for trees that had been cut down; encouraged there to be teeth to the ordinance so there wasn't the possibility of someone claiming ignorance and asking for forgiveness. There being no one else wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. It was clarified that code was problematic the way written as it only required a site plan if a property owner was constructing a building; noted the intention of the ordinance was for a stopgap until the other Landscaping Site Plan Ordinance, going through the Commissions, could be adopted. The City's ability to take action, the developer's ability to begin a project, and Federal laws regarding bird nesting were additional topics discussed. MOTION: Council Member Boyle MOVED to amend line one on page two to change, "twenty percent," to, "ten percent," and in section three in 14.25.020 — Application change, "twenty percent," to, "ten percent," and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Molloy. It was suggested there was no harm in giving the people commenting what they wanted; pointed out that commercial entities expressed concern and that the comprehensive ordinance would likely be changing the amount again. It was also noted that the zones affected were already outlined in the code and was reiterated that the number triggered the point where a landscape site plan was required. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 3 of 15 June 7, 2017 VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: YEA: Molloy, Boyle, NAY: Gabriel, Knackstedt, Glendening, Pettey, Navarre MOTION FAILED. VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION: YEA: Knackstedt, Gabriel, Molloy, Boyle, Glendening, Pettey, Navarre NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. Ordinance No. 2961-2017 — Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2017 and Ending June 30, 2018 and Committing $1,000,000 of General Fund, Fund Balance for Capital Improvements. MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2961-2017 and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Molloy. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. The manager and finance director were thanked for their work to balance services and finances so that the mill rate could remain unchanged. MOTION TO AMEND: Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend the, "General Fund," amount of Section 3 to $15,571,789 and the, "Total All Funds," of Section 3 to $26,497,466 and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Boyle. It was noted that the amendment provided the needed appropriation; that the business volume of the Clerk's Office had increased; that it was in the best interest of the City to get the professional work of the Clerk's Office done in a timely manner. It was also noted that the new City Clerk, once hired, could decide whether the full-time position was required, but that the funding would be there should that be the decision. VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: YEA: Knackstedt, Gabriel, Molloy, Boyle, Glendening, Pettey, Navarre NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION TO AMEND: City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 4 of 15 June 7, 2017 Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend PERS Funding on page 16 of the Annual Budget for the City of Kenai, Alaska July 1, 2017 — June 30, 2018 to $204,840 in FY2018, to $210,985 in FY2019, and to $217,315 in FY2020 and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Knackstedt. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested. VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. MOTION TO AMEND: Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend amounts in the Council Adopted Column of the City Clerk Department, page 26 of the Annual Budget for the City of Kenai, Alaska July 1, 2017 — June 30, 2018 for the following accounts: 0100 Salaries $145,143, 0300 Leave $4,833, 0400 Medicare $2,174, 0500 PERS $31,931, 0600 Unemployment Insurance $750, 0700 Workers Compensation $566, and 0800 Health & Life Insurance $35,748 and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Knackstedt. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested. VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. MOTION TO AMEND: Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend amounts in the Council Adopted Column of the Non - Departmental Department, page 47 of the Annual Budget for the City of Kenai, Alaska July 1, 2017 — June 30, 2018 for the following accounts: 0500 PERS $204, 840 and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Knackstedt. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested. VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. Gratitude was expressed for the finance director's work on the Fund Balance Policy. VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION: YEA: Knackstedt, Gabriel, Molloy, Boyle, Glendening, Pettey, Navarre NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 3. Ordinance No. 2962-2017 — Amending the Kenai Municipal Code, Title 23, "Personnel Regulations," Chapter 23.55 Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget Salary Schedule. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2962-2017 and 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: YEA: Knackstedt, Gabriel Molloy Boyle Glendening Pettey Navarre City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 5 of 15 June 7, 2017 NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 4. Ordinance No. 2963-2017 —Authorizing Budget Adjustments and Increasing General Fund Estimated Revenues and Appropriations for Costs in Excess of Budgeted Amounts. MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2963-2017. The motion was SECONDED by Council Member Navarre. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. VOTE: YEA: Knackstedt, Gabriel, Molloy, Boyle, Glendening, Pettey, Navarre NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 5. Ordinance No. 2964-2017 — Repealing Kenai Municipal Code Chapter 5.15 -Private Detective Agencies, Removing Specific Local Regulation of Detective Agencies. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2964-2017. The motion was SECONDED by Council Member Navarre. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. Administration clarified that licensure hadn't been utilized and that interpretation was difficult with some of the language; also clarified that the license could be utilized for gaining access to secure data banks. VOTE: YEA: Knackstedt, Gabriel, Molloy, Boyle, Glendening, Pettey, Navarre NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 6. Resolution No. 2017-25 — Authorizing the Purchase of Real Property Described as U.S. Survey 257, Located within Section 5, Township 5 North, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian, from Russell Clark, for the Public Purpose of Including the Property in the Bluff Erosion Restoration Project and Determining that the Public Interest will Not be Served by an Appraisal. MOTION: City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 6 of 15 June 7, 2017 Council Member Navarre MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2017-25 and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Knackstedt. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. VOTE: There was no objection; SO ORDERED. 7. Resolution No. 2017-26 — Awarding an Agreement for Engineering of Kenai Recreation Center Mechanical Improvements. MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2017-26 and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Molloy. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. Administration was thanked for the additional information regarding ranking of consultants and for the clarification of the value with the incorporation of construction services. VOTE: YEA: Knackstedt, Gabriel, Molloy, Boyle, Glendening, Pettey, Navarre NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 8. Resolution No. 2017-27 — Fixing the Rate of Levy of Property Tax for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2017 and Ending June 30, 2018. MOTION: Council Member Navarre MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2017-27 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. Gratitude was expressed for Administration's level of services provided. VOTE: There was no objection; SO ORDERED. 9. Resolution No. 2017-28—Amending its Comprehensive Schedule of Rates, Charges, and Fees to Incorporate Changes to be Adopted in the FY2018 Budget Process to Include Adjusting Monthly Rental Rates at Vintage Pointe, Increasing Fees at the Kenai Municipal Airport, Increasing Fees for Water and Sewer Service, and Increasing Fees at the Kenai Multipurpose Facility. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page June 7, 2017 MOTION: Council Member Navarre MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2017-28 and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Glendening who requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. Council Member Boyle noted he was not supportive of raising the rents at Vintage Pointe and objected to unanimous consent. MOTION TO DIVIDE THE QUESTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to divide the question with Section 1 — Vintage Pointe Rents being considered first and the rest of the resolution being considered second and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Glendening Boyle. It was pointed out that the fees were all a part of the budget and that the adjustment to getting to where the rents were at market value was not easy on either party; also pointed out that maintenance and upgrades to the property were moving forward. VOTE ON DIVISION OF THE QUESTION: YEA: Molloy, Boyle NAY: Knackstedt, Gabriel, Glendening, Pettey, Navarre MOTION FAILED. VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION: YEA: Knackstedt, Gabriel, Molloy, Glendening, Pettey, Navarre NAY: Boyle MOTION PASSED. 10. Resolution No. 2017-29 — 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, 2017. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2017-29 and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Knackstedt and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. VOTE: There was no objection; SO ORDERED. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 8 of 15 June 7, 2017 11. Resolution No. 2017-30 — Authorizing the City Manager to Renew the City's Insurance Coverage with Alaska Public Entity Insurance (APEI) for July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2017-30 and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Navarre who requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. VOTE: There was no objection; SO ORDERED. E. MINUTES 1.*Work Session of May 15, 2017 Meeting minutes approved by the consent agenda. 2.'Regular Meeting of May 17, 2017 Meeting minutes approved by the consent agenda. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Resolution No. 2017-24 —Amending Policy No. 2016-01, Procedures for Commissions, Committees and Council on Aging — To Provide Procedures for Council Involvement in Commissions, Committees and Council on Aging Meetings. [Clerk's Note: A motion to approve was on the floor from the May 17, 2017 meeting.] MOTION TO AMEND: Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend item 6. c. of page 3. of the policy by removing the sentence that reads, "The City Council, by motion, may refer an item to be placed on an agenda seeking a recommendation from the respective Committee, Commission, or Council on Aging," and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Boyle. The City Attorney clarified that the language was limiting in that it prohibited an individual Council Member from putting an item on a Committee or Commission's agenda. There was discussion regarding the possibility of a concept being collaborated on without being formal; the need for the body as a whole to provide direction to staff, committees, and commissions; the possibility of Council causing distorted deliberations; Council Member limitations. VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: YEA: Molloy, Boyle, Pettey, NAY: Knackstedt, Gabriel Glendening Navarre City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 9 of 15 June 7. 2017 MOTION FAILED. VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION: YEA: Knackstedt, Gabriel, Glendening, Pettey, Navarre NAY: Molloy, Boyle MOTION PASSED. G. NEW BUSINESS 1. *Action/Approval — Bills to be Ratified. Approved by the consent agenda. 2. *Ordinance No. 2965-2017 — Amending Kenai Municipal Code 4.32.015 — Local Amendments to the 2012 International Residential Code, to Facilitate Fee Schedule Changes for Building Permits and Plan Reviews. Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for June 21, 2017. 3. *Ordinance No. 2966-2017 — Increasing General Fund Estimated Revenues and Appropriations for Costs in Excess of Budgeted Amounts. Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for June 21, 2017. 4. *Ordinance No. 2967-2017 — Appropriating Transfers for FY2018 Budgeted Capital Projects in the Public Safety Capital Project Fund, the Kenai Animal Shelter Improvements Capital Project Fund, the Municipal Roadway Improvements Capital Project Fund, the City Shop Improvements Capital Project Fund, and the Cemetery Improvements Capital Project Fund. Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for June 21, 2017. 5. *Ordinance No. 2968-2017 — Appropriating General Fund Balance Funds into General Fund Land Administration -Lands Fund for the Purchase by the City of Kenai's General Fund of Airport Property Outside the Airport Reserve Constituting Approximately 16.49 Acres of Real Property Described as S1/2 S1/2 SW1/4, Section 3336N, R11 W, Seward Meridian, Commonly Referred to as'Lawton Acres' and Deed Restricting the Future Use Of the Property to Parks and Recreational Uses to be Retained by the City for a Public Purpose. Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for June 21, 2017. 6. Action/Approval — Approving Notification to the Kenai Peninsula Borough that the City of Kenai will not be Utilizing Consolidated Public Safety Dispatching. Administration noted that the Borough had been looking at consolidating the dispatching for Homer, Seward, and Kenai into the Soldotna communications area; City officials met with the Borough to make a determination as to whether it was in the best interest of the City focusing on City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 10 of 15 June 7, 2017 potential cost savings and level of service to City residents. It was determined that the City would retain the same level of service but at an increased cost and it was the recommendation to send a formal letter to Mayor Navarre thanking him for the opportunity to review but declining. It was clarified that the Borough provided emergency backup redundancy for emergency services if something happened to the City's dispatch in a natural disaster situation. MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve notification to the Kenai Peninsula Borough that the City would not be utilizing consolidated public safety dispatching and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. The motion was SECONDED by Council Member Navarre. VOTE: There was no objection; SO ORDERED. 7. Action/Approval —Special Use Permit to Crowley Petroleum Distribution Alaska, LLC for Fueling on the Apron at the Kenai Municipal Airport. MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve a Special Use Permit to Crowley Petroleum Distribution Alaska, LLC for fueling on the apron and Kenai Municipal Airport and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Navarre who requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. 8. Action/Approval — Special Use Permit to Evert's Air Fuel, Inc. for Aircraft Taking Delivery of Bulk Fuel on the Apron at the Kenai Municipal Airport. MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve a Special Use Permit to Evert's air Fuel, Inc. for aircraft taking delivery of bulk fuel on the apron at Kenai Municipal Airport. The motion was SECONDED by Council Member Molloy who requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. 9. Action/Approval — Special Use Permit to Evert's Air Fuel, Inc. for Aircraft Loading and Parking on the Apron at the Kenai Municipal Airport. MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve a Special Use Permit to Evert's Air Fuel for aircraft loading and parking on the apron at Kenai Municipal Airport and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. The motion was SECONDED by Council Member Molloy. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. 10. Action/Approval — Special Use Permit to Pacific Star Seafoods, Inc. for On Loading and Offloading Fish at the Kenai Municipal Airport. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 11 of 15 June 7, 2017 MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve a Special Use Permit to Pacific Star Seafoods, Inc. for on loading and offloading fish at the Kenai Municipal Airport and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. The motion was SECONDED by Council Member Molloy. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. 11. Action/Approval — Mayoral Nomination and Council Confirmation of Jennifer Joanis to the Parks and Recreation Commission. MOTION: Council Member Navarre MOVED to confirm the nomination of Jennifer Joanis to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Molloy who requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. 12. Action/Approval — Approving a Hiring Process for the City Clerk Position. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to approved the hiring process for the City Clerk position as presented. The motion was SECONDED by Council Member Knackstedt who requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. 13. Action/Approval — Authorize the City Manager or City Attorney to Obtain an Appraisal for Lawton Acres. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to authorize the City Manager or City Attorney to obtain an appraisal for the full 16.4 acres of Latwon Acres and provide costs and allocations for the two sides adjacent to Wildflower Field for the June 21 meeting and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Boyle The City Attorney clarified that the appraisal was needed for the appropriation of funds. There was discussion regarding the appraisal being time sensitive, that the voters wouldn't be able to weigh in; cost per household; Broker's opinion of value; environmental issues with portions of the property; an offer for balanced development at one end of the property; best interest of the airport; all scenarios available before moving forward; manager's review of appraisals prior to their being submitted to Council. MOTION TO AMEND: City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 12 of 15 June 7, 2017 Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to amend by authorizing the appraisal for the full 16.4 acres and the two sides adjacent to Wildflower Field for the July 5 meeting if they could be appraised for under $9,000 or providing costs and allocations for the two sides adjacent to Wildflower Field if over $9,000 and Council Member Navarre SECONDED the motion. It was suggested that there was no reason to delay It was pointed out that it was beneficial to see all appraisals along with an idea of costs and allocations of costs. MOTION TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT: Council Member Boyle MOVED to amend the amendment by authorizing the appraisal for the full 16.4 acres and the two sides adjacent to Wildflower Field for the July 5 meeting if they could be appraised for under $9,000 or providing costs and allocations for the two sides adjacent to Wildflower Field if over $9,000 and providing any information to the public as it becomes available. The motion was SECONDED by Council Member Molloy. It was pointed out that the appraiser may not be able to commit to the first meeting in July; noted that all possibilities were needed to make an informed decision. VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT: YEA: Molloy, Boyle NAY: Knackstedt, Gabriel, Pettey, Glendening, Navarre MOTION FAILED. VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: YEA: Molloy, Knackstedt, Gabriel, Glendening, Navarre NAY: Boyle, Pettey MOTION PASSED. VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION: YEA: Knackstedt, Gabriel, Glendening, Navarre NAY: Boyle, Pettey, Molloy MOTION PASSED. H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging — It was reported that the June 8 meeting was cancelled; Next meeting July 13. 2. Airport Commission — It was reported that the next meeting was June 8. 3. Harbor Commission — It was reported that the June 12 meeting was cancelled. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 13 of 15 June 7, 2017 4. Parks and Recreation Commission — It was reported that June Meeting Cancelled. 5. Planning and Zoning Commission — It was reported that on May 24, the Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a Limited Marijuana Cultivation Facility; approved six Conditional Use Permits for PRL Logistics related to the sale of property; discussed Ordinance No. 2960-2017. 6. Beautification Committee —It was reported that there was no meeting in June, but that Volunteer Plant Day had been held on June 3. 7. Mini -Grant Steering Committee — No report. REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayor Gabriel reported on the following: • Attended the Employee Appreciation Party; • Swore in Police Officer Nick Franklin; • Participated in the Special Olympics Torch Run; • Attended the high school graduations at both the Kenai Alternative and Kenai Central High Schools; • Participated in the Memorial Day event; • Held Coffee with the Mayor at Double O Express; • Noted the new Student Representative was Brittany Gilman; • Wished all a Happy Father's Day. J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager — P. Ostrander reported on the following: • Noted he had memorialized a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Chamber of Commerce for a Silver Salmon Derby; • Reported that the Payne/Every code violation case had been closed; • Attended the Employee Appreciation Party; • Reported on preliminary discussions with the Borough and City of Soldotna on a bed tax; • Noted a group from Key to Japan was visiting; • Had been attending ongoing meetings regarding City land leasing; • Noting the Corps of Engineers was planning on releasing the Bluff Erosion Project plan mid-June and would be holding a town hall meeting the first week in July. • Noted he had provided the Broker's opinion of value on Lawton Acres because he had shared it with some Council Members. 2. City Attorney — No Report. 3. City Clerk — No Report. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 14 of 15 June 7, 2017 K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker) 2. Council Comments Council Member Molloy thanked Johna Beech and Chamber for collaborating with the Kenai Birding Festival. Council Member Glendening expressed appreciation for the Memorial Day event. Council Member Navarre thanked the finance director and manager for the budget. L. EXECUTIVE SESSION — None. M. PENDING ITEMS — None. N. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:39 p.m. I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of June 7, 2017. Heinz, CMC ' City Clerk City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 15 of 15 June 7. 2017