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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-19 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL — REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 19, 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 October 19, 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, City Clerk 3. Certification of Election MOTION: Robert Molloy Tim Navarre (joined the meeting at 7:00 p.m.) Glenese Pettey Council Member Molloy MOVED to certify the election results of October 3, 2017 as presented and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Glendening SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. 4. Administer Oath of Office Mayor Gabriel administered the Oath of Office to Council Member Knackstedt. 5. Agenda Approval MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the agenda with the requested revisions to the agenda and packet and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 6. Consent Agenda MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt 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 — None. C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS None. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 2987-2017 — Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by Accepting and Appropriating Additional Funds from the Federal Aviation Administration for the 2016 Airfield Marking, Signage, and Crack Sealing Project. MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2987-2017 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: Molloy, Knackstedt, Glendening, Boyle, Gabriel, Pettey NAY: City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 2 of 9 October 19, 2017 MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. Ordinance No. 2988-2017 — Accepting and Appropriating a Donation from Hilcorp Energy Company to Assist with the Annual Kenai Senior Center Thanksgiving Dinner. MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2988-2017 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. Hilcorp was thanked for their generous donation. VOTE: YEA: Molloy, Knackstedt, Glendening, Boyle, Gabriel, Pettey NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 3. Ordinance No. 2989-2017 —Appropriating Additional Funding From the Kenai Senior Connection, Inc. in the Senior Center Solarium Capital Project Fund for the Purchase of Blinds for the Senior Center Solarium Project. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2989-2017 and 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. Senior Connection, Inc. was thanked for their donation. VOTE: YEA: Molloy, Knackstedt, Glendening, Boyle, Gabriel, Pettey NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 4. Resolution No. 2017-64 — Adopting a Policy Establishing Procedures for Recording City Council Meetings and Work Sessions. MOTION: City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 3 of 9 October 19, 2017 Council Member Molloy MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2017-64 and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Boyle. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing. Bob McIntosh thanked Council Member Molloy for sponsoring the legislation; has asked several times over the years. He noted the possibility for different recollections from attendees and recordings could help alleviate confusion. There being no one else wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. It was noted the policy formalized the practice of recording regular meetings which was successful and adding the work sessions and joint work sessions with committees and commissions was minimal; also noted administration was left to implement what type of recording, where it was stored, and how it was provided to the public. The exceptions were also pointed out. Clarification was provided that the policy was for all Council work sessions and joint work sessions between Council and committees and commissions; that there wasn't significant extra work or funding needed; that a device was already available should there be a meeting in another building; that the public would need to speak into a microphone in order to be recorded. Concern was expressed noting the possibility for people to be guarded in Council meetings that were recorded; it was noted that there was a hope people spoke freely even though the meeting was being recorded. It was suggested that there wasn't a need for recording to provide for free flowing conversations and there was trust that the theme and theory of work sessions could still be captured in meeting summaries. There was suggestion that recording didn't have an effect on comments; pointed out that no decisions were made at work sessions, but direction could be portrayed; that there was a benefit to listen at a different point in time and also to someone that couldn't attend but was interested in the matter. It was noted that recording meetings could alleviate things said being taken out of context. It was pointed out that there wasn't an exception for meetings held outdoors and it was suggested an amendment be made to provide for one. MOTION TO AMEND: Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend by adding the statement, "Any work session or portion thereof held outdoors may not be recorded if not practicable." to the end of policy section 1.b. and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Boyle. VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: YEA: Molloy, Knackstedt, Glendening, Boyle, Gabriel, Pettey NAY: City of Kenai Councii Meeting Page 4 of 9 October 19, 2017 MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION: YEA: Molloy, Boyle, Gabriel, Pettey NAY: Knackstedt, Glendening MOTION PASSED. 5. Resolution No. 2017-65 — Authorizing the Purchase of Real Property Described as a Portion of Government Lot 7, Section 5, Township 5 North, Range 11 West, and Designated as Kenai Peninsula Parcel Number 047-119-03, from Dorothy M. Cooper, for that Public Purpose of Including the Property in the Bluff Erosion Restoration Project and Determining that Public Interest will not be Served by an Appraisal. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2017-65 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. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 6. Resolution No. 2017-66 — Authorizing the Purchase of Real Property Described as a Portion Government Lot 7, Section 5, Township 5 North, Range 11 West, and Designated as Kenai Peninsula Borough Parcel Number 047-119-02, from Sands BB Testamentary Trust, for the Public Purpose of Including the Property in the Bluff Erosion Restoration Project and Determining that Public Interest will not be Served by an Appraisal. MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2017-66 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 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: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. E. MINUTES 1.*Regular Meeting of October 4, 2017 Meeting minutes approved by the consent agenda. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 5 of 9 October 19, 2017 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. 2990-2017 — Waiving the Requirements of KMC 17.10.010, Mandatory Connection and Abandonment of Old Well and KMC 17.20.010, Mandatory Connections and Abandonment of Old On -Site Sewer Systems for Lot 7A Block 1 Bridge Road Subdivision Lockwood Addition. Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for November 1, 2017. 4. Action/Approval — Mayoral Nomination and Council Confirmation of Terri Wilson to the Beautification Committee. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to confirm the nomination of Terri Wilson to the Beautification Committee and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. The motion was SECONDED by Council Member Knackstedt. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging — No report. 2. Airport Commission —It was reported that at the October 12 meeting the Commission approved a Special Use Permit for FAA cameras on the tower; discussed refurbishing Willow Street and putting in a sign at the Field of Flowers noting it was airport owned property; next meeting November 9. 3. Harbor Commission — It was reported that at the October 9 meeting the Commission discussed creating a Harbor Master Plan; discussed inviting the Dillingham Harbormaster and stakeholders to talk about development of a purpose; discussed extending the dock; continued discussion on no -wake zone signs; next meeting November 6. 4. Parks and Recreation Commission —It was reported that there wasn't a quorum at the October 5 meeting; next meeting November 2. 5. Planning and Zoning Commission — It was reported that at the October 11 meeting the Commission approved the transfer of a Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant and determined an application for a Conditional Use Permit for natural resource extraction needed additional information to be considered complete; next meeting October 25. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 6 of 9 October 19, 2017 6. Beautification Committee — It was reported that the October 10 did not have a quorum but discussed having an agenda item at the next meeting to move the meetings to 6:00 p.m.; next meeting January 9. 7. Mini -Grant Steering Committee — No report. REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayor Gabriel reported on the following: • Held the October 7 Coffee with the Mayor at the Moosemeat John cabin; next will be in Council Chambers for Coffee with a Cop; • Went to the Fall Festival; very well attended; thanked 4-H for providing animals; • Attended a reception for Director Benton of the U.S. Selective Service System who was in Alaska to spread the word about selective service; • Disappointed that the Board of Fisheries scheduled their meeting for discussing finfish regulations in Anchorage. 11 Tim Navarre joined the meeting at 7:00 pm. 1. City Manager — P. Ostrander reported on the following: • Noted Mayor Williams' report on the restored firetruck; • Talked at the Unocal Retirees Luncheon; • Noted the Surplus Auction was live and online; significant interest; • Noted he would provide an update on the acquisition of property for the Bluff Erosion Project at the November 1 meeting; • Industry Outlook Forum was being held January 10; • Provided an update on the Bluff Erosion Project noting there may or may not be a meeting required prior to the decision by Washington DC; • Attending International City Management Association; Chief Ross Acting Manager; • Noted disappointment in the Board of Fisheries decision on their meeting; hopeful the Board could be talked into changing the location prior to 2020; • Provided an overview of the recent Senior Center renovations. MOTION: Council Member Navarre MOVED to direct Administration to acquire an as -built for the old City Hall and Fire Station building and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Glendening. It was suggested that the City should have the information and it was best to have it before it snowed. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 7 of 9 October 19, 2017 Cost, funds availability, there not being a practice of having as-builts on City owned property, the Art Guild's plans for renovations to the building, timing, the degree of survey needed, and permitting for an awning requiring the survey were topics discussed. Council Member Navarre withdrew his motion so Administration could proceed with discussions; Council Member Glendening concurred. 2. City Attorney — City Attorney S. Bloom reported that he attended the annual International Municipal Attorneys Association; expressed gratitude for the opportunity to attend noting the high caliber national experts brought in to instruct attorneys; attended sessions on public financing, economic development, home rule cities, municipal regulation of signs, and marijuana legalization. 3. City Clerk — City Clerk J. Heinz reported on the following: • Interviews for Administrative Assistant were completed; • Local Boundary Commission postponed Nikiski's petition to incorporate for at least a year; • Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayoral Runoff election being held on October 24; Absentee and Early voting began October 16; • Provided a reminder for the Work session at 5:00 p.m. on November 1 to learn the Legislate iPad application. K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker) Bob McIntosh congratulated Council Members Knackstedt and Navarre on their re-election noting Council Member Navarre did good things for the City over the years. Dorene Lorenz reported the U.S. Senate passed a budget resolution, which provided an opportunity to open ANWR. 2. Council Comments Vice Mayor Navarre noted he had been travelling by bus to Valdez; apologized for being late; congratulated those elected and those that ran a good election campaign. Council Member Pettey congratulated Terri Wilson on appointment to the Beautification Committee; thanked Hilcorp and Senior Connections for their donations; encouraged voting in the Kenai Peninsula Borough runoff election. Council Member Molloy thanked outgoing KPB Mayor Navarre for his past 6 years of service to the Borough; pointed out there was always something to do in Kenai noting the recent Kenai River Marathon and Fall Festival. Council Member Glendening congratulated the re-elected councilors; attended fall festival; attended the Harbor Commission meeting and thanked the City Planner for attending and providing them with a waterfront map. Councilor Knackstedt watched the recording of the fall festival on social media noting the staff and volunteers had done a great job. October 19, 2017 L. EXECUTIVE SESSION — None. M. PENDING ITEMS — None. N. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m. I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of October 19, 2017. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 9 of 9 October 19, 2017