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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-03-07 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL -REGULAR MEETING MARCH 7, 2018-6:00 P.M. A. CALL TO ORDER KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 MAYOR BRIAN GABRIEL, PRESIDING MINUTES A Regular Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on March 7, 2018, in City Hall Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Mayor Gabriel called the meeting to order at approximately 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 A quorum was present. Also in attendance were: Paul Ostrander, City Manager Scott Bloom, City Attorney Jamie Heinz, City Clerk 3 . Agenda Approval Robert Molloy Tim Navarre Mike Boyle Mayor Gabriel noted the following additions to the packet: Remove Item G.2. Purchase Orders Exceed ing $15,000 Add to Item G .5 . Ordinance No. 3011-2018 • Memo Requesting Postponement MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the agenda with the requested revisions 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. Counci l Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wish ing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. *A ll items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion . There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests , in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Bob Frates, Parks & Recreation Director -Showcasing the New Interpretive Display Signs Created for the Wildlife Viewing Platform . Parks and Recreation Department Director, Bob Frates, showcased the display signs made for the wildlife viewing platform, explaining the process and noting Parks and Recreation Commissioner, Jo e Halstead, designed the signs. 2. Dean Williams, Commissioner, Alaska Department of Corrections -Wildwood Correctional Work Release Program . Alaska Department of Corrections Commissioner, Dean Williams , explained he wanted to start a conversation regarding improving public safety and a potential for an increase in emp loyment in the community and provided an overview of the work release program he is proposing. He explained the program would help reduce recidivism, the tendency for a convicted criminal to reoffend, by giving them self-worth and something to lose. He noted the only prisoners allowed to be on the work release program were those at the end of their sentence and wou ld be on electronic monitoring living at the facility, as transporting them back and forth to the prison put them at risk for being leveraged by other prisoners for contraband, etc. He pointed out the prisoners were being re leased back into the community at the end of their sentence one way or the other and statistics showed recidivism was reduced sign ificantly when they had the opportunity to immediately make a living; pointed out that Kenai was uniquely situated for the project with the prison and canneries both being local. B. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS None. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ci ty of K en ai Counc il Meeting March 7 , 2018 Page 2 of 7 1. 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. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance 3009-2018 and Council Member Knackstedt SECONDED the motion . Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard , public comment was closed. Clarification was provided the funds were already budgeted , needed appropriated, and funding was sufficient based on estimates received. It was further clarified most of the work would be accomplished internally, except the lift station in Inlet Woods may be contracted . VOTE: YEA: Molloy, Knackstedt , Boyle, Gabriel, Navarre , Glendening NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. Resolution No. 2018-13-Awarding a Professional Services Contract for Engineering of the Kenai Cemetery Expansion 2018. MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2018-13 and the motion was SECON DED by Council Member Glendening . UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested . Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard , public comment was closed. It was c larified the initial conceptual design was being utilized and this contract was for a parking lot and well to complete the civil engineering design, so construction could begin hopefully in summer 2018. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 3. Resolution No. 2018-14 -Requesting the Alaska Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office/Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Expeditiously Work with the Kenai Elks Lodge #2425 to Reinstate or Renew its Liquor License and Provide Improved Public Outreach and Communication Services . MOTION : Council Member Navarre MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 20 18-14 and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Glendening . UNAN I MOUS CONSENT was requested. City of Kena i Council Meeting March 7, 20 18 Page 3 of 7 Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing. Mary Jackson, President of the Kenai Elks Corporation, thanked the attorney for his assistance with drafting the resolution and picking up on and adding the whereas clause which noted the Alcohol Beverage Control Board had denied reinstatement or renewal prior to the loca l governing bodies issuances of non-objections to the reinstatement or renewal. Ms. Jackson also recounted difficulties with communicating with Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office staff and errors made throughout the process. There being no one else wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. Scholarships provided by the local Elks organization and youth and citizen involvement in the community were topics discussed ; administration was asked to follow up with individuals receiving the resolution . It was noted time was of the essence because not having the license caused a reduction in income to the lodge. Anger was expressed noting it was wrong for state agencies to treat its customers , citizens, and businesses in a manner where the agencies don't care what harm is done to them because of procedural errors; also noting the Board only meeting four times a year didn 't set up a system to speed the application processes along. It was suggested that if the recommendation was to deny the application anyway, the organization shouldn 't have been made to go through the process. It was also noted Alaska Statute Title 4 needed addressed by the governor and legislators in favor of positive changes. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. E. MINUTES 1.*Regular Meeting of February 7, 2018 Approved by the consent agenda . 2.*Regular Meeting of February 21, 2018 Approved by the consent agenda. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None. G. NEW BUSINESS 1. *Action/Approval -Bills to be Ratified . Approved by the consent agenda. 2. *Action/Approval -Purchase Orders Exceeding $15 ,000 . Removed from the agenda during approval of the agenda. 3. *Action/Approval -Non-Objection to Liquor License Transfer for: City of K enai Council Meeting March 7 , 2018 Page 4 of 7 • Kenai Joe's Approved by the consent agenda . 4. *Ordinance No. 3010-2018 -Accepting and Appropriating a Scholarship from the Alaska Association of Municipal Clerks for Employee Travel and Training . Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for March 21, 2018. 5. *Ordinance No. 3011-2018 -Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section 14 .20.290 - Appeals -Board of Adjustment, to Amend Standing Requirements for Filing an Appeal , Filing Fee Waivers, Who Makes Initial Determinations on Standing , and Making Other Housekeeping Changes. Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for March 21, 2018. 6. *Ordinance No. 3012-2018 -Authorizing a Budget Transfer in the Municipal Roadway Improvements Capital Project Fund and Appropriating Funds Transferred from the Municipal Roadway Improvements Capital Project Fund in the Personal Use Fishery Capital Project Fund for Projects Identified in the City's 2017 Personal Use Fishery Report. Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for March 21, 2018 . H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging -A reminder was provided to the body regarding the upcoming March for Meals fundraiser and the next meeting had been cancelled . 2 . Airport Commission -No report; next meeting cancelled. 3. Harbor Commission -No report; next meeting March 12. 4. Parks and Recreation Commission -It was reported there wasn't a quorum for the meeting , but the Commiss ion was still able to hold their work session on Capital Project goals; next meeting April 5. 5. Planning and Zon ing Commission -It was reported that on February 28, the Commission approved a Cultivation Facility -Limited and discussed the possibility of recommending an ordinance to limit the number of marijuana operations allowed in the City. It was also reported a Work Session was being held on March 14 to review the Kenai Peninsula Borough Comprehensive Plan; next meeting March 14. 6. Beautification Committee -No report; next meeting April 10 . 7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee -No report . I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayor Gabriel reported on the following : City of Kenai Council Meeting March 7 , 2018 Page 5 of 7 • Jessica Perry had been the winner of a Prudential Spirit of Community Award and Maize Potton had been identified as a distinguished finalist ; • Visited the PacStar processing plant to see the work release program and noted the additional staff helped to bring fish to Kenai to be processed as opposed to other locations which was beneficial to increase local shared fish tax; • Spent the day rating the Caring for the Kenai submittals noting the contestants would be refining their submissions and a final presentation would be held in April ; • Noted the upcoming Choose Respect Walk and requested all non-critical City staff be granted extra time at lunch to participate in the walk; • Planned to attend the upcoming Board of Fish meeting where reconsideration was taking place to consider rotating their meetings . J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager-P. Ostrander reported on the following: • Toured the PacStar fish processing plant noting its impressive operation ; • Had been on the local radio station regarding the Eagle Cam noting the Wildlife Refuge had donated a blog and information on the birds to the Chamber; • Discussed the feasibility of extension of water services to be able to provide water to the Liquid Natural Gas plant noting if the Alas ka Gas line Development Corporation wanted to pursue it, the City's residents would not see negative impacts; • Attended the Board of Fisheries meeting and met with Board members noting sufficient venues was a concern the Board had but he had conversations with local entities and the concern had been alleviated; • Public Works director resigned ; wished him well; • Bluff Erosion Project had made it through the Office of Management and Budget and should see approval within weeks; April 30 deadline might be missed; planning team will be putting new milestones in place; • Flying to Texas to watch Allie race and the NCAA championships. 2 . City Attorney -No report . 3. City Clerk -J . Heinz reported survey responses were coming in regarding dipnet vendors; also reported a new vendor had been secured for code publishing services and the online code would be changing over soon; added viewers would see more user-friendly transitions between chapters, sections , and content as well as features for sharing. K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker) None . 2 . Council Comments Vice Mayor Navarre noted he read a proclamation for the Mayor at Job Shadow Day recognizing businesses which provided the shadow opportunity for the students ; thanked the body for support of Resolution No. 2018-14. City of Kenai Council Meetin g Marc h 7, 2018 Page 6 of 7 Council Member Glendening noted he just returned from vacation; glad to be back. Council Member Boyle thanked the Public Works Director for his service and wished him well , thanked Commissioner Williams for his presentation, and wished Allie luck in her race . Councilor Molloy noted he would be absent on March 21 and requested postponement of Ordinance No. 3011-2018. Also noted a reception for Linda Swarner's retirement from the Food Bank pointing out Ms. Swarner served on Kenai City Council for 21 years. Council Member Knackstedt noted Doctor Peter Hansen was receiving an award from the hospital for his service to the community; suggested Police Chief Ross be consulted regarding the work release program. L. EXECUTIVE SESSION -None . M. PENDING ITEMS -None . N. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m. I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of March 7, 2018. City o f Kenai Council Meet ing March 7 , 2018 P age 7 of 7