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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-03-12 Harbor Commission PacketKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 12, 2018 – 6:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 http://www.kenai.city 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Pledge of Allegiance b. Roll Call c. Agenda Approval 2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker) 3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated) 4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY a. January 8, 2018 b. February 12, 2018 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Discussion – Defining Roles & Responsibilities 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion/Recommendation – Capital Improvement Program Priorities 7. REPORTS a. Public Works Director b. Commission Chair c. City Council Liaison 8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – April 9, 2018 9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS 10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 11. INFORMATION ITEMS 12. ADJOURNMENT PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING: JACQUELYN -- 283-8231 OR, KAYLA -- 283-8236 (This page was intentionally left blank) KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 8, 2018 – 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR CHRISTINE HUTCHINSON, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY 1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Commission Chair Hutchinson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: C. Hutchison, G. Greenberg, J. Desimone, M. Dunn Commissioners absent: B. Peters, C. Crandall, N. DuPerron Staff/Council Liaison present: Public Works Director S. Wedemeyer, Council Member B. Molloy A quorum was present. 2. AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Commissioner Greenberg MOVED to approve the meeting agenda; and Commissioner Desimone SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. COMMISSIONER N. DUPERRON ARRIVED AT 6:11 P.M. 3. ELECTIONS OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR Commissioner Greenberg MOVED to re-appoint Commissioners C. Hutchinson as Chair and N. DuPerron as Vice-Chair; and Dunn SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY a. December 11, 2017 MOTION: Commissioner Greenberg MOVED to approve the meeting summary of December 11, 2017; and Commissioner Desimone SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Bob McIntosh – A Citizen’s Perspective of the Harbor Commission McIntosh noted he lived in Old Town Kenai and provided history details. He expressed support of the Commission’s direction and discussed the Personal Use Fishery, the Master Plan and Bluff Erosion. Page 3 of 31 Harbor Commission Meeting January 8, 2018 Page 2 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Discussion – Defining Roles & Responsibilities The list of motions as provided in the packet from March 2012 to current, were discussed. MOTION: Commissioner DuPerron MOVED to request Administration to provide the list of past capital projects to the Harbor Commission; Commissioner Greenberg SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion/Recommendation – Revision to Agenda Order MOTION: Commissioner DuPerron MOVED to approve the proposed agenda order revision and Commissioner Desimone SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 8. REPORTS a. Public Works Director –Wedemeyer reported that the Kenai Dock was closed. b. Commission Chair – Hutchison noted that the Commission needed to continue the discussion about defining roles and responsibilities. c. City Council Liaison –Council Member Molloy congratulated the Chair and Vice Chair for their reflection; thanked Council Member Glendening and B. McIntosh for participating in the meeting; and reported on the action taken at the January 3 City Council meeting. 9. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – February 12, 2018 Director Wedemeyer noted he would be absent at the next meeting. 10. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS Commissioner DuPerron thanked the audience for attending and suggested inviting the City Dock foreman to a Harbor Commission meeting. Commission members emphasized that the Commission needed to take action and define roles and responsibilities. Interest was expressed that Kenai Chambers of Commerce & Visitors Bureau Director, the Parks and Recreation Director, and the US Corps of Engineers be contacted and requested to attend a Harbor Commission meeting to provide information, as discussed at the previous meeting. The topic of the No-Wake zone was discussed. Wedemeyer shared information he learned from Senator Peter Micciche. Page 4 of 31 Harbor Commission Meeting January 8, 2018 Page 3 Commissioner DuPerron agreed to define the specific information wanted from the individuals to be invited to a Harbor Commission meeting. Council Member Glendening provided information on the use of buoys in the Kasilof and Kenai Rivers. 11. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Council Member Glendening welcomed Council Member Molloy as the new liaison to the Harbor Commission. 12. INFORMATION a. 2014/2016 Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report Commissioner DuPerron suggested inviting Robert Ruffner to present his report and talk about turbidity. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: _____________________________________ Jacquelyn Kennedy Deputy City Clerk Page 5 of 31 (This page was intentionally left blank) Page 6 of 31 KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION FEBRUARY 12, 2018 – 6:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEETING SUMMARY 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Pledge of Allegiance b. Roll Call Roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: M. Dunn, G. Greenberg, B. Peters Commissioners absent: Chair C. Hutchison, C. Crandall, J. Desimone, Vice-Chair N. DuPerron Staff/Council Liaison present: City Manager P. Ostrander, Public Works Assistant K. Feltman, Council Member B. Molloy No quorum was present. c. Agenda Approval 2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS 3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT 4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY a. January 8, 2018 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Discussion – Defining Roles & Responsibilities 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion/Recommendation – Capital Improvement Program Priorities 7. REPORTS a. Public Works Director b. Commission Chair c. City Council Liaison 8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – March 12, 2018 9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS 10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 11. INFORMATION ITEMS 12. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m. Page 7 of 31 Harbor Commission Meeting February 12, 2018 Page 2 Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: _____________________________________ Jacquelyn Kennedy Deputy City Clerk Page 8 of 31 From: "Parker, David N LTJG" <David.N.Parker@uscg.mil> Date: January 26, 2018 at 3:35:46 PM AKST To: "Designone@gci.net" <Designone@gci.net> Subject: Kenai Wake Zone question Hi Christine, Thank you for your time on the phone today. I hope this email will clarify some of the various elements of your question regarding the Kenai River. The Coast Guard does not currently have any regulated navigation areas on the Kenai River related to wake zones, speed restrictions, etc. Any speed restrictions or no wake zones that exist are local, city, or state regulations, although I'm fairly certain the state does not have any either so if it does in fact exist it must be a city regulation. I will try to track that down with the City of Kenai. Whoever puts out the regulation has the responsibility to enforce it, although that could be through joint-agency cooperation enacted through something like a "memorandum of understanding". As far as I know this does not exist, but like I said I will try to find out from the city. The Coast Guard has jurisdiction over the Kenai River as a navigable waterway and the responsible entity for Coast Guard operations is Sector Anchorage located on Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson. Because we do not have any regulated navigation areas, the way our authority plays out on the Kenai is that we send our Law Enforcement Boarding Teams down from Anchorage on a surge operation during the summer as resources are available. We try to do this annually but sometimes we don't have the resources or personnel so it's not necessarily something we do every summer. Another key limiting factor for us is that we do not have any boating assets on South Central Alaska that are available on the Kenai, so our Boarding Officers can only get out on the water via an agency partnership with the Alaska State Troopers and State Park service. When our Boarding Officers do get out there, they are enforcing the International Navigation Rules, boating safety, and negligent operations. I spoke with the Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor recreation, and they have jurisdiction in the Kenai River Special Management Area, which is only about 1/3 of the section of the river that is open to dipnetting from a boat. As far as the City of Kenai goes, I am unsure of what their authorities are exactly. Since there are multiple waterway users that overlap along the same section of the river (commercial fishermen, recreational boaters, dipnetters, etc) there may be conflicting opinions on regulatory actions. I am glad you reached out to us to try and clarify what our roles and responsibilities are. I would recommend also reaching out to the City of Page 9 of 31 Kenai and Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation to get their input on this as well. I hope this helps answer your question. As I mentioned on the phone, please let me know what other questions you have, and if this helps clarify what your harbor commission can take up for discussion. We are happy to assist you and answer questions as best as we can. You might also find the two attachments interesting, they are articles from 2016 that explain a little bit about the dipnetting safety concern and the state's involvement. I appreciate that you are looking into this and encourage your harbor commission to continue pursuing efforts to increase the safety of people using the Kenai river. The Coast Guard is happy to assist in any way that we are able. Perhaps we could meet you for lunch or coffee sometime if you are up in Anchorage and if we can find a way to get to Kenai, we could meet you there as well. Thank you again, and don't hesitate to reach out with any other questions. Very respectfully, LTjg David Parker LTjg David N. Parker Waterways Management Division Chief U.S. Coast Guard Sector Anchorage w: 907-428-4189 c: 860-514-5555 david.n.parker@uscg.mil Page 10 of 31 Opinions If you're dipnetting by boat, wear a life jacket and remember the rules Author: Ben Ellis, Jeff Johnson Updated: June 29, 2016 Published August 4, 2015 We agree with the letter writers who have recently pointed out on these pages that dipnetting from a boat on the Kenai River is increasingly dangerous. No statistics are available to document the number of Alaskans using a boat to dipnet rather than æshing from shore, but it is apparent to longtime observers that each year, more and more Alaskans are taking advantage of this method to æll their freezers with sockeyes. Of the approximately 3.5 river miles of the Kenai open to dipnetting from a boat, only about 1 mile is within the Kenai River Special Management Area, a unit of the state parks system. Within that mile, park rangers enforce all state boating and æshing regulations, including the use of 50 horsepower-or-less, four-stroke or direct fuel injection, two-stroke engines on boats less than 21 feet long. The state Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation does not have the legal authority to manage the 3-mile section of river most heavily used by boats during the dipnet æshery, from just above the City of Kenai boat launch to River Mile 4.3, where KRSMA begins. In addition, no statewide boating regulations currently exist to address the serious safety issues that arise on the lower Kenai during the dipnet æshery. Statistics from our Ofæce of Boating Safety show that nearly all of Alaska's boating fatalities are cold-water immersion-related drowning involving a boat less than 26 feet long -- due to capsizing, swamping or falling overboard. Drowning, not hypothermia, is the leading killer, and many victims could have survived if at the time of the event they had simply been wearing a life jacket and carrying emergency communication and signaling devices on their person. Peak periods of dipnetting from a boat on the Kenai pose risks not typically experienced by Alaska recreational boaters -- even highly-experienced ones. These include the high concentration of boats of various sizes, engine- power and type traveling in close proximity and at variable speeds. These risks are compounded by æshing activities that can easily distract the boat operator, as well as the failure of some boaters, particularly those new to boating, to observe the "river etiquette" for drifting used by experienced dipnetters, or the international navigation rules that apply on the Kenai. All of these factors contribute to an unsafe situation. Capsizing or swamping of small boats is far more likely with several æshermen on board. Large amounts of æsh onboard can quickly cause overloading, sometimes without the operator's knowledge. Fortunately we have not seen fatalities in this æshery, but even the most casual observer can see that this situation is the setting for future boating tragedy. Page 11 of 31 Boat operators should always exercise situational awareness and continual vigilance but when the river is swollen with æsh and boats, excitement too often overrides good judgment. At present, it has not been fully discussed and determined what entity -- if any -- has the authority under state or federal law to establish safety regulations for the congested part of the dipnet æshery. As we previously noted, dipnetting by boat mostly occurs outside the KRSMA boundary and beyond the authority of Alaska State Parks. Instead, we are dealing with a complicated overlay of city, state and federal authority with varying degrees of regulatory options. Alaska State Parks and the state's Ofæce of Boating Safety recognize this regulatory gap. We would be glad to provide information based on our own experience in boating safety, and regulating boating trafæc in KRSMA, to entities that may have various degrees of authority, as well as concerned members of the state Board of Fisheries, lawmakers and user groups. It would be our hope such dialogue could lead to measures that would address this dangerous situation. Inaction is not acceptable. It is our collective responsibility to provide as safe an environment as possible for recreation on our state lands and waters, and that includes the prosecution of the Kenai dipnet æshery. Ben Ellis is the director of the Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation. Jeff Johnson is the state Ofåce of Boating Safety coordinator and boating law administrator. The ofåce is part of the Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation. The views expressed here are the writer's own and are not necessarily endorsed by Alaska Dispatch News, which welcomes a broad range of viewpoints. To submit a piece for consideration, email commentary(at)alaskadispatch.com. About this Author Ben Ellis Ben Ellis is director of the Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation. Jeff Johnson Jeff Johnson is coordinator of the Alaska Of×ce of Boating Safety. Comments Page 12 of 31 Fishing Jampacked Kenai River leads to boating accidents among äoating dipnetters Author: Sean Doogan Updated: September 28, 2016 Published July 25, 2014 COMING SUNDAY IN WE ALASKANS MAGAZINE: A city of dipnetters springs up at the mouth of the Kenai River. Call it Salmonville. The Kenai River personal use æshery is winding down, with less than a week remaining. Not far from the Kenai city center, thousands of Alaskans have gathered to æll their freezers with red salmon. And although the Alaska Department of Fish and Game's sonar count has shown that more than a half-million reds have already entered the river, dipnetting has been hit or miss. "The æsh haven't been showing up in high numbers," said Alaska Wildlife Trooper Lt. Paul McConnell. "We don't know if we've had the peak or not but they have been going well." The æshery will close at 11 p.m. July 31, completing the three-week run of what's become the most popular sport or personal-use æshery in Alaska. The reds are a sought-after resource, and each year a diverse group of æshermen try to get as many as they legally can. Commercial æshermen set driftnets in Cook Inlet. Beach setnetters use long gillnets attached to the shore to catch their share. Crowds of up to 15,000 That may be harder to do now, after the Alaska Department of Fish and Game shut down all east-side Cook Inlet setnetters and moved the drift çeet farther offshore in an effort to protect what may be the weakest run of Kenai king salmon since the department began counting them. Some weekends, as many as 15,000 people show up with long-handled dipnets, seeking reds. All that competition for salmon can bring about disagreements and arguments. For dipnetters who work from boats, the crowded conditions can be dangerous. The 3.5-mile section of the Kenai River designated for dipnet æshing can attract as many as 500 boats. When the æsh are running, people's excitement can cause problems in the tight quarters. Kenai City Manager Rick Koch, who Page 13 of 31 was out on the water last week, said he was appalled at the number of people driving their boats too fast and not paying attention. Several collisions have already been reported. Koch said a family of æve was sent into the water after another craft hit their boat. After being pulled out of the water, several members of the family required minor medical attention at the local hospital, according to Koch. Another boat was swamped when a larger boat went by too fast, creating a large wake that capsized the smaller boat. No one was hurt but a dog that may have been trapped under the overturned boat perished, said Koch, who estimates that 20 percent of the boaters in the area were driving dangerously. The close calls and minor collisions have prompted Koch to seek a meeting with the Alaska State Troopers and U.S. Coast Guard to see if the agencies can do anything to make the Kenai River safer next year. "I hope it's ignorance, because the thought that many people would be discourteous would be appalling," Koch said. Less ãsh waste About 90 percent of dipnetters on the Kenai River live outside the Kenai Peninsula, and sometimes the invasion by dipnetters can create hard feelings. Photos on Facebook of hundreds of æsh carcasses lining the shore of the city's North Beach have caused some residents to decry what they call the trashing of the Kenai beaches with up to 1.6 million pounds of æsh waste a year. But Koch said that the pictures circulating on social media can be misleading. Koch said a city ordinance passed last year carries a $150 æne for failing to throw æsh waste into the water, and that's all but stopped the beach- dumping practice, helping to keep the beaches relatively clean. "They are doing everything they are supposed to be doing," Koch said about the dipnetters working the city's North and South Kenai River beaches. But throwing æsh waste into the Inlet, which sees some of the strongest tides in the world, might not çush the carcasses into the briny deep for good. Waves, wind and tides can bring many of them back. Some carcasses wash up along the waterline after high tide each day. That is why the city of Kenai cleans the beach each morning and evening with two tractors pulling harvesting rakes that move the æsh waste back down to the water so it can be pulled into the Inlet on the next tide. "If there are a lot of æsh in and the conditions are right, there may be an unsightly collection of æsh waste for a period of time until our æsh rakers move that waste back down the beach," Koch said. CORRECTION: This story was corrected on July 26, 2014. The word "tons'' was mistakenly used where the word "pounds'' was meant in describing how much æsh waste dipnetters are believed to dump into the river. The maximum amount is about 800 tons or 1.6 million pounds. Page 14 of 31 Contact Sean Doogan at sean(at)alaskadispatch.com About this Author Sean Doogan Sean Doogan has been an Alaska journalist since 2001.  He began as an anchor and reporter at Fairbanks NBC station, KTVF, before leaving to work in Anchorage in 2004.  Sean worked at Anchorage NBC af×liate, KTUU until 2011, when he was named Managing Editor at KTVF (Anchorage CBS).  Sean came to the Alaska Dispatch in May of 2012.  He is a fourth generation Alaskan.  His grandfather, James P. Doogan, Sr., was a member of the Alaska Constitutional Conference that set the groundwork for statehood, in 1959.  Sean attended Santa Clara University (Finance 1990) and the University of Alaska Fairbanks (Physics/Math 2001). When not reporting on Alaska news, Seans hobbies include, ×shing, ×shing, and ×shing. Comments Page 15 of 31 (This page was intentionally left blank) Page 16 of 31 From: Sean Wedemeyer Sent: Friday, January 19, 2018 3:32 PM Subject: Harbor Commission Our next harbor commission meeting is scheduled for Monday February 12 at 6PM. Please let us know if you cannot attend. I will be out of state and Kayla will fill in for me. Currently on the agenda is discussion on defining roles and responsibilities. Clerk’s office, please add the attached to the packet and Capital Priorities as a discussion item. Per the code the harbor commission shall “Submit annually to the City Manager and Council, not less than ninety (90) days prior to the beginning of the budget year, a list of the recommended capital improvements which, in the opinion of the Commission, are necessary or desirable to be constructed during the forthcoming three (3) year period. Such list shall be arranged in order of preference, with recommendations as to which projects shall be constructed in which year.“ Because I won’t be there, let me provide you with a little information regarding the City’s current situation regarding all capital projects, and the projects in the Dock spreadsheet. Attached is Resolution 2018-01. It states, “WHEREAS, the City of Kenai has identified and prioritized capital funding requests, but the City of Kenai will not request new capital funding from the State of Alaska in State Fiscal Year 2019 for infrastructure improvements.” The City Manager’s memo states, “This Resolution adopts the City of Kenai Capital Improvements Plan Priority List for State Funding Request for the Fiscal year 2019. In recognition of the financial difficulties that the State of Alaska is currently facing, this Resolution specifically states that the City of Kenai will not be making any capital funding requests of the State for the upcoming fiscal year. However, this Resolution also directs administration to provide the Priority List to both the Governor and the State Legislature to keep them apprised of the continuing capital needs of the City as well as allow for consideration of the City's capital needs should an unforeseen funding source become available.” For the foreseeable future we will not be receiving funding from the state for capital projects. In the spreadsheet attached to the resolution, you can find a list of projects that the City has identified. Future capital projects recommended by the Harbor Commission will be considered alongside the projects in those spreadsheets in addition to any projects identified by other Commissions or Department heads during the budget process. Furthermore, emergencies may arise which will compete for Capital funding. For example today I found a section of bluff adjacent to and threatening Peninsula Ave. (not the Ryan’s creek culvert currently in design) that is eroding fast enough due to a culvert failure that likely warrants being placed as priority number one, and may require 100% (or more) of the City’s available FY19 capital project funding to repair. The City believes your input on Capital Projects is very important, and the code states you shall submit a list. However, if the items on your list do not get constructed, it is because of the reasons I listed above. FY 17 was July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. The attached Dock spreadsheet was last edited and motioned on by the Harbor commission in 2015. The cost estimates will need to be updated. Inflation and other factors, e.g. changes to USACE permitting process, will affect the costs shown. The mooring buoy permitting study is something that is feasible, and I believe probably will happen in the next 10 years unless the commercial fleet and or the dipnetters using boats is drastically reduced. However, I know that if the City decides to manage buoys, it will result in the need for additional manpower and administration, and that cost would be passed onto the end users, nearly 100% commercial fisherman. It would not be unreasonable to believe the cost to moor a buoy in the Kenai River would need to be set at $1,000 per year or higher just to break even. I read the minutes where Jesse Bjorkman requested that the City get involved, and this may be a case of be careful what you wish for. Page 17 of 31 The cost to design a ramp extension will be 2 to 3 times what is listed in the spreadsheet. After consulting with engineers and the dock foreman, I have concerns if a ramp extension is even feasible due to the shallow depth of the river at low tide, shifting channel, permitting, and the amount of silt that settles on the ramp at every slack tide. Considering the limited benefit versus the cost I doubt this project will ever happen. Also, the existing concrete is not in excellent shape, and should be maintained before additional concrete is constructed. You may consider adding launch ramp concrete repair and replacement to the list. In my opinion the float replacement should be the number one priority. I believe they will need to be replaced before the concrete ramps. Other projects for future consideration Fire Suppression to Dock (water line) – In my opinion the need is not great enough to warrant the cost. Pave Kenai Avenue – I don’t have a strong opinion on this, but don’t support it. Cost, environmental concerns, the fact that the ruts act as natural speed bumps, could all be taken into consideration. Drift Boat Pullout (lower river) – This is already on the list in the Resolution. It could be kept here as a sign of support. Boat Launch Paving – In my opinion the need is not great enough to warrant the cost. Considering the financial situation the state is in, and the age and condition of the City’s infrastructure (roads, buildings, water and sewer lines), I believe our foreseeable Capital efforts should be focused squarely on safety and repair and replacement of infrastructure. If there is anything you would like to add to the agenda, please notify us by noon on next Friday. Thanks for your service and please feel free to call me. Regards, Sean Wedemeyer Public Works Director City of Kenai (907) 283-8240 Office (907) 599-0025 Mobile Page 18 of 31 KENAI DOCK AND BOAT RAMP CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (CIP) PRIORITIES FY2017-2019 PRIORITY PROJECT TITLE DESCRIPTION REQUIRED NOTES/COMMENTS NUMBER FUNDING 2017-1 Mooring buoy permitting study. Engage a consultant to perform a Kenai River buoy permitting study to include logistics, legal issues, rate study, implementation, etc. $ 23,000.00 $20k consultant $3k admin 2017-2 Lauch ramp extension design Hire engineer to design an extension of 2 of the 4 concrete boat launch ramps. $ 20,000.00 $17k design, $3k admin 2018-1 Construct launch ramp extension To allow for launch and retrieval at low tides.171,600.00$ 4 floats @ $10k, 4 piles @ $2,500, 80' of concrete @ $1,000, 20% O/P/Admin, 10% Cont./inflation Design $10,000 Construction $225,000 Admin $5,000 Other projects for future consideration Fire Supression to Dock (water line) Pave Kenai Avenue Drift Boat Pullout (lower river) Boat Launch Paving Replace 11 floats on the downriver launch ramp and 10 floats on the face of the dock. Float Replacement 240,000.00$ 2019-1 Page 19 of 31 (This page was intentionally left blank) Page 20 of 31 lk t ityt1/. KENAI, ALASKA "V Sponsored by: Administration CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2018-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF KENAI CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN PRIORITY LISTS FOR STATE FUNDING REQUESTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2019 WHEREAS, the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) identifies needed capital projects ; and , WHEREAS , the CIP has historically been used to request capital funding from the State of Alaska throug h their capital budget; and , WHEREAS , the City Council of Kenai , Alaska recognizes the financial challenges facing the State of Alaska, it's Governor, and Legislature ; and, WHEREAS, the State Fiscal Year 2018 budget utilized significant reserves from the Constitutional Budget Reserve; and, WHEREAS, without adoption of sustainable budget policies by the State of Alaska , additional utilization of budgetary reserves will be ne cessary; and, WHEREAS, the City of Kenai has identified and prioritized capital funding requests, but the City of Kenai w ill not request new capita l funding from the State of Alaska in State Fiscal Year 2019 for i nfrast ructure improvements ; and , WHEREAS, despite not requesting new capital funding from the State of Alaska for the upcoming fiscal year, the City of Kenai feels that it is important to keep the Governor and Alaska State Legislature apprised of the continued capital needs of the Cit y for poss i ble future state capital funding or if unanticipated funding becomes ava il able for State Fisca l Year 2019 . NOW , THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA: Section 1. That the City of Kenai adopt s the attached City of Kenai Capital Improvements Plan Priority List for State Funding Requests for the Fiscal Year 2019. Section 2. projects. That the Council has chosen not to submit any requests for funding for new capital Section 3. T hat a copy of this Resolution and attachment be forwarded to Governor Bill Walker and the Alaska State legislature . Section 4. Th at this reso lu tion takes effect immediately upon passage. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 3rd day of Janua ry, 2018. Page 21 of 31 Resolution No . 2018-01 Page 2 of 2 Page 22 of 31 'l!rfl~e a1/t/i a Pa.r~ Ct~ a1/t/i a f"u.tflft; 11 210 Fidalgo Ave , Kenai , Alaska 99611-7794 Telephone: (907) 283-7535 I Fax: (907) 283-3014 www.kenai.city MEMORANDUM TO: FROM : DATE: SUBJECT: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council Paul Ostrander, City Manager? 0 ' December 28, 2017 Resolution 2018-01 -State Capital Priorities SFY 2019 This Resolution adopts the City of Kenai Capital Improvements Plan Priority List for State Funding Request for the Fiscal year 2019. In recognition of the financial difficulties that the State of Alaska is currently facing, this Resolution specifically states that the City of Kenai will not be making any capital funding requests of the State for the upcoming fiscal year. However, this Resolution also directs administration to provide the Priority List to both the Governor and the State Legislature to keep them apprised of the continuing capital needs of the City as well as allow for consideration of the City's capital needs should an unforseen funding source become available . Your consideration is appreciated. Page 23 of 31 PRIORITY NUMBER 1 2 2 CITY OF KENAI CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (CIP) PRIORITIES FOR STATE FUNDING REQUESTS FOR SFY 2019 PROJECTS IDENTIFIED AND LISTED IN PRIORITY ORDER PROJECT TITLE DESCRIPTION REQUESTED NOTES /COMMENTS FUNDING Kenai River Bluff Erosion Stabilization Construct an approximate 5 ,000 lineal foot erosion control $ 26,000,000.00 The Army Corps of Engineers is nearing co mpletion of the structure on the north shore of the mouth of the Kenai River feasibility study for the project. paid for through $585,000 of federal monies and $560,000 of local monies provided through a State of Alaska grant. The total cost of the project including design and constru ction is estimated at $32.5 mill ion. This will require approximately $11,375,000 of funding to match Federal funding of $21 , 125,000. To date, $4,000,000 of State Grant funds an d $585,000 of Federal funds have been committed to the project. Additionally, the residents of the City of Kenai approved the issuance of $2,000,000 in general obligation bonds through ballot proposition. Once the Feasibility Study is completed, Federal funding will be needed for design and construction of the project. Additional State funding could be used to provide the required match for the Federal funds. Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades This project will include improvements to address $ 2,000,000 .00 W e have approximately $1 .4 million in place with ADEC deficiencies at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. grant 47555 and matching COK funds to complete some Improvements may include treatment process upgrades to but not all of these important repairs and upgrades. lower ammonia effluent discharge to meet APDES levels. It may also include replacement of aging and failing equipment. Upgrades to electric-motor-driven compressor systems would lower operational costs by at least $60,000 p er year. Paving & Improvements to City Streets The City of Kenai maintains approximately 20 miles of gravel $ 1 ,000,000.00 The ongoing infrastructure improvements funded by past surfaced roadways within its municipal boundaries. The cost State of Alaska capital grants has improved the safety and of maintenance of gravel roadways is high, dust from gravel operational efficiency of the City's roadways . The projects roadways is a health issue for the elderly & young . The City have been designed and constructed by local consultants maintains an ongoing Lo ca l Improvement District (LI D) and contractors providing further economic benefits to the program to pave local streets and roads with the City area . providing a 50% cost share for the improvements. Page 1of2 Prepared by: P . Ostrander Page 24 of 31 PRIORITY NUMBER 3 CITY OF KENAI CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (CIP) PRIORITIES FOR STATE FUNDING REQUESTS FOR SFY 2019 PROJECTS IDENTIFIED AND LISTED IN PRIORITY ORDER PROJECT TITLE DESCRIPTION REQUESTED NOTES/COMMENTS FUN DING Improvements to the City of Kenai This project would repair/replace aging , outdated and failing $ 750 ,000 .00 The Kenai Recreation Center is housed in a building that Recreation Center components of the facil ity. The improvements would include, has reached a stage in its l ife cycle that sign ificant but not be limited to; HVAC, New Facility Entrance, roof renovations are necessary. After 20-30 years there are replacement, replacement of spectator seating, locker room many components of the building that need repair or reconstruction, fixture replacements, flooring , and other replacement to maintain an acceptable standard of service, interior remodel/reconstruction . and to decrease the rising costs of ongoing operations and maintenence issues in commercial/public buildings . Page 2 of 2 Prepared by: P. Ostrander Page 25 of 31 PRIORITY NUMBER CITY OF KENAI CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (CIP) PRIORITIES FOR STATE FUNDING REQUESTS FOR SFY 2019 PROJECTS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT LISTED IN PRIORITY ORDER PROJECT TITLE DESCRIPTION REQUESTED NOTES/COMMENTS FUN D IN G Kenai -Old Town Pedestria n Walkway This project would construct approximately 2,000 lineal feet $ 370 ,000.00 Old Tow n Kenai is heavily traveled by pedestri an traffic, System of 4' wide sidewalk @ $185/lf adjacent to roadways. consisting of loca l residents, and during the summer approximately 50 ,000 touris ts . Because there are no sidewalks pedestrians share the trave led roadways w ith vehicles creatinq an unsafe cond ition . City of Kenai Indoor Turf Field Facility This project would construct a 100'x200' indoor turf field , $ 4 ,000,000.00 This project has bee n discussed by the Parks & Recreation possibly as an addition to the existi ng Kena i Mu lti-Purpose Commission and it is my underst anding they wi sh to Facility . The facility would be used by a rea schools, pre-conti nue discussion on the subject. Th is project is certain ly schools , soccer and other organizations. worthy of discussion but significant work needs to be accomplished to determine its fe asibili ty . Public Safety Bu ild ing, This project would remodel existing facilities and create an $ 450,000.00 The east wing of the public safety building is comprised of renovate/reconstruct/ build addition for addition to the east wing of the public safety bu ilding in order small room s, with l im ited efficient use. One of the rooms i s evidence room/safe to construct a larger, secure evidence safe to meet the needs an evid ence safe , and over time evidence has taken over of the Kenai Police Depa rtment. two more rooms and one garage bay. The overall volu me of items requ iring storage i n an evidence safe is continually g rowing . The size of the present evidence safe is inadequate to the Departments's needs P ublic Safety Building , Replace exterior This project would replace 17 existing windows in th e Police $ 50,000.00 This improvement is a normal safety precaution for Police wi ndows w ith ballistic windows (17) Department. The City has previously repl aced the windows in Departments throughout the Ubited States and shou ld be the dispatch area with ballistic windows to provide safety from accomplished at the Kenai Pubic saftey B uildin g. Beca use gun shots. these windows are non-opening it would be essential th at HVAC improvements be accomplished prior/during th en insta llation of ballistic wi ndows. Lower Kenai River Drift Boat Pu ll-Out Project would provide lower river access point for pull-out of Unknown -ADNR was supposed to accompli shing a "Needs drift boats on ly. Greater than Assessment Study" in 2011 . The study that was performed $3 ,500,000 did not i nclude a needs assessment or address carrying capacity. It's doubtful a ny funding wou ld be available for th is project in advance of a study identifying the "carryi ng capacity" of the Kenai R iver. and that Sta te/federal fund ing would be appropriated to a State Agency tha t wou ld be respons ible fo r the constructi on and operation of the faci lity . Page 1of3 Prepared by: P. Ostrander Page 26 of 31 PRIORITY NUMBER CITY OF KENAI CAPITAL IM P ROVEMENTS PROGRAM (CIP) PRIORITIES FOR STATE FUNDING REQUESTS FOR SFY 2019 PROJE CT S IDENT IFIE D BUT NOT LISTED IN PRIORITY ORDER PROJECT TITLE DESCRIPTION REQUEST ED NOTES/COMMEN TS FUNDING Kenai Multi -Purpose Facility Locker This project would construct six locker rooms (4-team , 1-$ 1,250,000.00 The Kena i Mullti-Pu rpose Facility was designed to an Roo m Construction female , 1-referee) at the Kenai Multi Purpose Faci lity. This ultimate"build-out" which included locker rooms , enhanced would includ e utilities , bathrooms, shower rooms and related seating, bu ilding insulation , and heating systems , etc. appurtenances. Approximately 5,000 sf Without locker rooms which include showers and other appurtenances use of the facility is l imi ted . Kenai Community Library, new "Radio T his project wou ld install an automated ba rcode system that $ 125,000.00 Frequency l nden ti fication (R FI D)" would be a ble to read a b ar code o n every item in the System Library's coll ections. T his will enhance check-out and check- in , as well as collection inventories. New Soccer Fields Irrigation Project would design an d install irrigation system for four $ 400,000.00 soccer fie lds Brid ge Access Road, Pedestrian T his project would construct a ped estria n pathway from the $ 3,000,000.00 The current use of Bridge Access Road by pedestrians and Pathway Kenai Spur Highway to Ka l ifornsky Beach Road al ong Bridge bicyclists is limited to the widened shoulder of the road . Access Road . This area is heavily traveled by pedestrians , This is a safety concern and certainly discourages use of sight seer's, bicyclists, etc. This project is approximately 2 this stretch of the Unity Trail. When this project was mi les long and would complete the 24 mile Unity T rai l tha t p urs ued previously, there were concerns from the EPA and connects Kenai and Soldotna, along both the Spur Highway USF&W. Some of those concerns may be less today than and Kalifornsky Beach Road . they were in the past. Veh icle Storage Facility for Kena i Senior This project wou ld constru ct a six-b ay vehicle storage facility $ 400,000.00 At present the veh i cles are stored outside the center. Center Vehicles at the City maintenance yard . The Kenai Senior Center During the winter this re sults in vehicles running to maintain provides a wide range of services to it's cli ents, including heat for trips for the senior clients , reduced vehicle useful- providing over 50 ,000 meals annually and transporation life, and increased operation and maintenance costs. services. This requ ires buses, meal delivery vans, and other vehicles. New Fee Shacks and Automated pay This project would purchase automated pay systems at each $ 225,000.00 The City ha s received numerous complaints about fees parking/camping sys tems (4) vehicle e ntrance to the City of Kenai's property at the mouth being ba sed on 24 hour utilization of faci lities. Thi s system of the Kenai River. The systems wou ld be simi lar to fee would allow for the City to establish a time-sensitive fee parking sys tems at Anchorage International Airport. This sys tem whi ch would eliminate the practice of allowing no- would provide for hourly/daily parki ng/camping fees to be fee te mporary use of facilities for drop-offs and increase fee assessed. colle ction while increasing efficiencies at the fee shacks. Pag e 2 of 3 Prepa red by : P . Ostrander Page 27 of 31 PRIORITY NUMBER CITY OF KENAI CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (CIP) PRIORITIES FOR STATE FUNDING REQUESTS FOR SFY 2019 PROJECTS IDENTIFIED BUT NOT LISTED IN PRIORITY ORDER PROJECT TITLE DESCRIPTION REQUESTED NOTES/COMMENTS FUNDING Outdoor Event Park Stage This project would utilize a portion of the area known as $ 250 ,000.00 Currently, the City of Kenai only has one large area to Millenium Square. It would be constructed in three (3) accommodate large venues (4th July, Industry phases. This request (Phase I) focuses on the construction Appreciation , etc.) and is lo ca ted on Kenai Municipal of an outdoor stage with electrical and a lighting system. Airport land. Consequently, the ability to add needed Project will initially make the area a preferred venue for a infrastructu re to continue accommodating these events is variety of small and medium-size events. limited due to restrictions within the airport reserve . Kenai Little League Facility Restrooms Project would construct permanent ADA compliant restrooms $ 100,000.00 Portable restrooms are rented by several user groups each and Storage Space with a water & sewer connection and additiona l storage summer to facilitate the ir respect ive programs. space. The construction would include CMU type Additionally, the City of Kenai rents portable units construction . throughout the Kenai Personal Use Fishery . A permane nt restroom fa cility would eliminate reoccurring ren ta l costs fo r both the City and various user groups. Page 3 of 3 Prepared by: P. Ostra nder Page 28 of 31 Kenai City Council Meeting Page 1 of 3 February 21, 2018 ACTION AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 2018 – 6:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 http://www.kenai.city A. CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated) *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 (Public comment limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker) 1. Mayor John Williams – Board of Director’s Report to Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council Stakeholders and Carport for the Renovated Firetruck. 2. Sean Wedemeyer, Public Works Director, City of Kenai – An Overview of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated) D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3006-2018 – Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,441.42 in the General Fund for the Police Department to Purchase Supplies from Asset Forfeiture Funds Received from the State of Alaska. 2. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3007-2018 – Appropriating Available Fund Balance to the Multipurpose Facility Capital Project Fund for Facility Improvements Including the Purchase of New Heaters for the Player Benches and Spectator Area. 3. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3008-2018 – Accepting and Appropriating $1,600.00 from the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center (the Chamber) for a New Camera in Support of the City and the Chamber’s Joint Eagle Camera Project. Page 29 of 31 Kenai City Council Meeting Page 2 of 3 February 21, 2018 4. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2018-11 - Authorizing a Budget Transfer within the General Fund – Fire Department for Overtime in Excess of Budgeted Amounts. 5. ADOPTED AS AMENDED. Resolution No. 2018-12 – Approving an Amended Policy to Include Alternatives for the Sale of Ten Specific City-Owned Airport Fund Leased Lands Outside the Airport Reserve with Substantial Constructed Leasehold Improvements. E. MINUTES – None. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED. Ordinance No. 2993-2017 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code Chapter 14.25-Landscaping/Site Plan Regulations, to Require Landscaping and Site Plans for All Retention Basins, Commercial, Industrial and Multifamily Development and Land Clearing in Certain Zones in the City and Making other Material and Housekeeping Changes. [Clerk’s Note: This Item was Postponed as Amended to this Meeting from the February 7, 2018 Meeting; A Motion to Enact is On the Floor.] G. NEW BUSINESS 1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval – Bills to be Ratified. 2. REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA. *Action/Approval – Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000. 3. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval – Non-Objection to Liquor License Renewals for: • BPO Elks Lodge #2425 • New Peking Restaurant 4. INTRODUCED BY CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING 03/07/2018 *Ordinance No. 3009-2018 – Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $63,850 in the Water and Sewer Capital Project Fund for Projects Identified in the FY2018 Budget. 5. MEETING START TIME CHANGED TO 6:00 P.M. Action/Approval – Revise the Beautification Committee Meeting Start Time, Pursuant to Policy, from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 6. FREDDIE PEREZ CONFIRMED TO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION. Action/Approval – Mayoral Nomination of Freddie Perez for Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Page 30 of 31 Kenai City Council Meeting Page 3 of 3 February 21, 2018 7. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO SEND LETTER. Action/Approval – City of Kenai Letter to Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation in Response to Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory Board Comments. H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Parks and Recreation Commission 5. Planning and Zoning Commission 6. Beautification Committee 7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. City Attorney 3. City Clerk K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker) 2. Council Comments L. EXECUTIVE SESSION – None. M. PENDING ITEMS – None. N. ADJOURNMENT **************************************************************************************************** INFORMATION ITEMS 1. Purchase Orders between $2,500 and $15,000 for Council Review 2. Cross Inlet Pipeline Extension Project Decision Information The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City’s website at www.kenai.city. Copies of resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk’s Office or outside the Council Chamber prior to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 907-283-8231. Page 31 of 31