HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-04-04 Council Packet KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 04, 2018 - 6:00 PM
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
http://www.kenai.city
A.CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
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)
C.UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per
speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
D.PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
E.MINUTES
E.1.*Regular Meeting of March 21, 2018
03-21-18 Council Minutes - DRAFT.pdf
F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
F.1.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. (Council Members Pettey and Knackstedt)
[Clerk’s Note: This Item was Postponed to this Meeting from the March 21, 2018 Meeting; A
Motion to Enact is on the Floor.]
Ordinance No. 3011-2018.pdf
G.NEW BUSINESS
G.1.*Action/Approval – Bills to be Ratified.
Payments over $15,000.pdf
G.2.*Action/Approval – Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000. 1
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G.3.*Ordinance No. 3013-2018 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $286,288
in the Airport Special Revenue and Airport Terminal Improvements Capital Project Funds for
Increased Costs Associated with Phase II of the Project to Design the Airport Terminal
Rehabilitation Project and Authorizing a Contract Amendment with Wince-Corthell-Bryson for
Completion of Phase II of the Project’s Design. (Administration)
Ordinance No. 3013-2018.pdf
G.4.*Ordinance No. 3014-2018 – Making Housekeeping Amendments to KMC Section 3.25.060-
Adoption Procedure, 3.25.090- Protective Custody, 3.30.030-Quarantine of Individual Animal,
4.25.020- Fee Schedule, 12.25.030- Leaving of Junk or Illegally Parked Vehicles,
13.30.090-Sign Bearing the Legend, 18.25.030 – Inspection Fee, and 23.50.010- Employee
Classification. (Legal and City Clerk)
Ordinance No. 3014-2018.pdf
G.5.Action/Approval – Schedule a Special Meeting to Conduct Annual Performance Evaluations
for the City Attorney, City Clerk, and City Manager. (City Clerk)
Performance Evaluation Mtg Poll.pdf
G.6.Action/Approval – Schedule a Work Session to Review and Discuss the Fiscal Year 2019
City of Kenai Budget. (City Clerk)
Budget Work Session Poll.pdf
G.7.Discussion – Harbor Commission’s Recommendation for Wake Zone Signs at the Mouth of
the Kenai River. (City Manager)
H.COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
H.1.Council on Aging
H.2.Airport Commission
H.3.Harbor Commission
03-12-18 Harbor Summary - DRAFT.pdf
H.4.Parks and Recreation Commission
03-01-18 Parks & Rec Summary - DRAFT.pdf
H.5.Planning and Zoning Commission
03-14-18 P&Z Minutes - DRAFT.pdf
H.6.Beautification Committee
H.7.Mini-Grant Steering Committee
I.REPORT OF THE MAYOR
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J.ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
J.1.City Manager
J.2.City Attorney
J.3.City Clerk
K.ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
K.1.Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
K.2.Council Comments
L.EXECUTIVE SESSION - None.
M.PENDING ITEMS - None.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Purchase Orders between $2,500 and $15,000 for Council Review
Purchase Orders between $2,500 - $15,000.pdf
N.ADJOURNMENT
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.
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 21, 2018 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
VICE MAYOR TIM NAVARRE, PRESIDING
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on March 21, 2018, in City Hall Council
Chambers, Kenai, AK. Vice Mayor Navarre called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00
p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Mayor Navarre led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Brian Gabriel, Mayor (telephonic) Glenese Pettey
Henry Knackstedt Tim Navarre
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
Vice Mayor Navarre noted the following additions to the agenda and packet:
Add to Item G.3. Schedule a Special Meeting
• Email from Council Member Molloy
Add Item G.4. Action Approval – Non-Objection to Liquor License Transfer for
MITAK, LLC, DBA Main Street Tap & Grill
Add Item G.5. Action Approval – Non-Objection to Issuance of New Liquor
License to BPO Elks Lodge #2425
MOTION:
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Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve the agenda with the requested revisions to the
agenda and packet and Councilor Glendening SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS
CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
4. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve the consent agenda and Council Member Pettey
SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
Vice Mayor Navarre 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. 3010-2018 - Accepting and Appropriating a Scholarship from the
Alaska Association of Municipal Clerks for Employee Travel and Training. (City Clerk)
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3010-2018 and Council Member
Glendening SECONDED the motion.
Vice Mayor Navarre opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public
comment was closed.
Clarification was provided regarding the type of training involved and the requirements for the
Deputy Clerk to achieve the Certified Municipal Clerk designation.
The Clerk was thanked for applying for the scholarship and the tremendous amount of help Clerks
offer the Alaska Municipal League and local government was noted.
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VOTE:
YEA: Pettey, Knackstedt, Gabriel, Navarre, Glendening
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. 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. (Council Members Pettey and Knackstedt)
MOTION:
Council Member Pettey MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3011-2018 and Council Member
Knackstedt SECONDED the motion.
Vice Mayor Navarre opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public
comment was closed.
MOTION:
Council Member Pettey MOVED to postpone to the April 4 meeting and Council Member
Knackstedt SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
VOTE ON POSTPONEMENT: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
3. 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. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3012-2018 and Council Member
Glendening SECONDED the motion.
Vice Mayor Navarre opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public
comment was closed.
Clarification was provided that the camera on Main Street in Old Town was being replaced and
was used on the Dipnet App; project included providing permanent power.
VOTE:
YEA: Pettey, Knackstedt, Gabriel, Navarre, Glendening
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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4. Resolution No. 2018-15 – Consenting to Vacation of Certain Utility Easements within
the Proposed Radar Subdivision 2017 Replat. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2018-15 and Council Member
Pettey SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
Vice Mayor Navarre opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public
comment was closed.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
5. Resolution No. 2018-16 – Authorizing the Purchase of Real Property Described as a
Portion of Government Lot 7, Section Five (5), Township 5 North, Range 11 West, and
Designated as Kenai Peninsula Borough Parcel Number 047-119-01, from Lancet Ann
Boyer Trust and James E. Johnson Revocable 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. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2018-16 and Council Member
Pettey SECONDED the motion.
Vice Mayor Navarre opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public
comment was closed.
Clarification was provided work was ongoing to purchase properties in support of the Bluff Erosion
Project.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
6. Resolution No. 2018-17 – Approving an Award of a Professional Services Contract
for Engineering the Peninsula Avenue Bluff Erosion Design 2018. (Administration)
MOTION:
Councilor Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2018-17 and Council Member Glendening
SECONDED the motion.
Vice Mayor Navarre opened the public hearing;
Bob Peters asked that a scope of the work to be completed be provided.
There being no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed.
Clarification was provided that a headwall and storm water drain had failed, jeopardizing
Peninsula Avenue; State grant funds being utilized to accomplish the work. Design of the Bluff
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Erosion Project had not begun so the fixed headwall and storm water drain would be included in
the design of the Project; not eligible to be included in the federal project.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
E. MINUTES
1.*Regular Meeting of March 7, 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 – Schedule a Special Meeting to Conduct Annual Performance
Evaluations for the City Attorney, City Clerk, and City Manager.
It was noted dates for Council Member Boyle were unknown; requested polling the Council and
put on the agenda for the April 4 meeting.
4. Action/Approval – Non-Objection to Liquor License Transfer for MITAK, LLC, DBA
Main Street Tap & Grill.
MOTION:
Council Member Glendening MOVED to approve a non-objection to liquor license transfer for
MITAK, LLC, DBA Main Street Tap & Grill and Council Member Knackstedt SECONDED the
motion.
Clarification was provided that the timing of the ABC Board and the City Council meeting didn’t
align. Administration was thanked for their work to bring the matter to Council.
VOTE:
YEA: Pettey, Knackstedt, Gabriel, Navarre, Glendening
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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5. Action/Approval – Non-Objection to Issuance of New Liquor License to BPO Elks
Lodge #2425.
MOTION:
Council Member Glendening MOVED to approve the non-objection to the issuance of a new liquor
license to BPO Elks Lodge #2425 and Councilor Knackstedt SECONDED the motion.
Clarification was provided that the previously adopted Resolution could not be considered by the
ABC Board as the City’s response because statute indicated that responses had to be received
after the application was deemed complete by the Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office (AMCO).
The Resolution was timely for the renewal application which had been denied, but not timely for
the new license because the Resolution was adopted before the application for new license had
been deemed complete.
Administration was thanked for their work to bring the matter to Council timely; frustration was
expressed that AMCO was not working with their clients to assist them through their processes;
suggestion was made that changes were needed.
VOTE:
YEA: Pettey, Knackstedt, Gabriel, Navarre, Glendening
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging – It was noted the Kenai Senior Connections March for Meals was
May 23; encouraged all to attend.
2. Airport Commission – No report; next meeting April 12.
3. Harbor Commission – Working on roles and responsibilities; discussed safety and
wake zones; recognized the bump in the economy provided by fish processing at a
cannery near the dock; discussed establishing a sub-committee; next meeting April 9.
4. Parks and Recreation Commission – No Report; next meeting April 5.
5. Planning and Zoning Commission – It was reported that on March 14, the Commission
denied a Marijuana Cultivation Facility – Standard Conditional Use Permit; requested
information from Administration regarding marijuana permitting in residential zones;
next meeting March 28.
6. Beautification Committee – No report; next meeting April 10.
7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee – No report.
I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
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Mayor Gabriel reported on the following:
• Thanked Vice Mayor Navarre for chairing the meeting;
• Thanked the City Manager for his work with the Alaska Board of Fish who
approved to rotate their meetings and meet in Kenai/Soldotna in 2020;
• Choose Respect March taking Place March 28; encouraged attendance;
• Noted the Request for donation from the Kenai Watershed Forum for the Kenai
River Festival; good cause and educational event; important that the City shows
support.
MOTION:
Mayor Gabriel MOVED to donate $300 to the Kenai River Festival and Councilor Glendening
SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager – P. Ostrander reported on the following:
• Met with Alaska Department of Transportation regarding allocation of federal road
monies; Department of Transportation now has to cooperate with rather than
consult with local municipalities for roads;
• Attended the Harbor Commission meeting where a motion to recommend “No
Wake” signage was approved; will be discussion item for Council on April 4;
• Hired a City Planner who would start April 9 and would be attending the March 28
Commission meeting;
• Heard from the Alaska Department of Corrections regarding their delaying the
Work Release program until the Workers Compensation issue is fixed;
• Noted the Corps of Engineers was utilizing local match funds to develop a revised
schedule for the Bluff Erosion Project;
• Considering putting out a bid package for dock concessions; Copper River
Seafoods not interested in operating again.
2. City Attorney – No report.
3. City Clerk – No report.
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
Annalea Lot expressed gratitude for handling her liquor license transfer quickly which would
prevent loss of business.
2. Council Comments
Council Member Pettey noted the Airport hosted eight F-22s when they were unable to land at
JBER; great to hear the sound of freedom as they were taking off and landing; invited everyone
again, to the March for Meals event.
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Council Member Knackstedt noted he was attending March for Meals on March 23; reminded of
events for Doctor Hansen’s Lifetime Achievement and Linda Swarner’s retirement on March 29.
Vice Mayor Navarre reiterated the events being held for Doctor Hansen and Linda Swarner.
Council Member Glendening noted Commissioner Navarre gave an excellent presentation
regarding the cost of economic development at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon; thanked
Administration for their cooperation and collaboration with local businesses.
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION – None.
M. PENDING ITEMS – None.
N. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of March 21,
2018.
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Jamie Heinz, CMC
City Clerk
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Sponsored by: Council Member Knackstedt
Council Member Pettey
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3011-2018
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, 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.
WHEREAS, Kenai Municipal Code (KMC) Section 14.20.290(a)(5) – Appeals – Board of
Adjustment, currently provides that any resident of the City of Kenai may file an appeal of any
Planning and Zoning Commission Decision or final decision of an administrative official; and,
WHEREAS, while appeals allow residents and others the opportunity to publicly participate in
decisions made by the Planning and Zoning Commission and administrative officials, appeals can
also be harmful in delaying business growth, development and other actions of property owners;
and
WHEREAS, it is important to provide a balance between the interests of concerned community
members, parties potentially negatively affected by City decisions, and those endeavoring to
benefit and move forward from a decision in their favor; and
WHEREAS, in creating this balance, it is beneficial to further limit standing for the filing of an
appeal to prevent excessive litigation and undue delay of final dispositions; and,
WHEREAS, limiting standing in a reasonable manner also creates a stable land use and business
environment and conserves City resources; and,
WHEREAS, limiting standing to those that rent, lease or own property affected by the decision,
or to applicants, or administrative officials, that participated in the initial determination of the
Planning and Zoning Commission decision, strikes a reasonable balance between the various
interests; and,
WHEREAS, KMC Section 14.20.290(c) – Appeals – Board of Adjustment, currently provides that
the Board of Adjustment shall resolve any issues of standing or whether a party is “aggrieved”;
and,
WHEREAS, amending KMC 14.20.290 to provide the City Clerk an opportunity to assist in refining
matters of standing will reduce unnecessary expense to the City to conduct Board of Adjustment
hearings while continuing to provide a fair and impartial process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
as follows:
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Section 1. Amendment of Section of the Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal Code,
Section 14.20.290 – Appeals – Board of adjustment, is hereby amended as follows:
14.20.290 Appeals – Board of [A]Adjustment.
(a) Any person(s) aggrieved by a final decision of the administrative official or Commission
and a party of record may file an appeal. The appeal shall be heard by the Kenai City Council
acting as the Board of Adjustment. To be a “person(s) aggrieved” by a final decision of the
administrative official or Commission the person must be: (1) the applicant for the action
taken or determination, or the owner of the property that is the subject of the action or
determination under appeal; or (2) the administrative official; or (3) a[N] legal occupant or
owner of an interest in real property who shows that the decision of the administrative official
or Commission has or could have an adverse effect on the legal occupant or owner’s use or
enjoyment of the property or on the value of the property interest asserted. A legal occupant
is an occupant with a current rental or lease agreement executed by the owner, or owner’s
agent, of the real property in question. [CAN SHOW PROOF OF THE ADVERSE EFFECT
THAT THE ACTION OR DETERMINATION HAS OR COULD HAVE ON THE USE,
ENJOYMENT, OR VALUE OF THAT REAL PROPERTY.] An interest that is no different from
that of the general public is not sufficient to make a person aggrieved. To be a “party of
record,” a person, legal entity or government agency, must show that the person, legal entity
or government agency participated with either oral or written comments at the hearing before
the planning and zoning commission or before the administrative official making a final
decision. [; OR (4) ANY PERSON WHO WAS ENTITLED UNDER KMC 14.20.280(C) TO
NOTICE BY MAIL OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON AN APPLICATION FOR THE ACTION OR
DETERMINATION; OR (5) A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF KENAI]
(b) Appeals from final decisions of the administrative official or the Commission must be
submitted in writing to the City Clerk within fifteen (15) days of the decision. The appeal
notice shall be in writing and must contain:
(1) The signature, name, and mailing and physical addresses of the appellant;
(2) A description of the action or determination from which the appeal is sought
and the date upon which it became a final decision;
(3) The reason for the appeal, which must include a description of harm to the
appellant, including why the appellant meets the definition of an “aggrieved
person”;
(4) A statement of the relief requested by the appellant;
(5) The street address of the property that is the subject of the action or
determination being appealed and the name and address of the owner(s) of the
property;
(6) The appellant shall pay a filing and records preparation fee as set forth in the
City’s schedule of fees adopted by the City Council. An application to proceed with
an appeal as an indigent may be filed with the City Clerk’s office on a form provided
by the Clerk. The chair of the Board of Adjustment may allow an applicant who
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qualifies as an indigent a reduced filing fee[,] or a payment plan, [OR A WAIVER
OF THE FILING FEE] where the chair is able to make a written finding, based on
information provided by the applicant, that payment of the appeal fee would be a
financial hardship for the appellant. Based upon the information provided, the fee
may be reduced in accordance with the following schedule:
Annual income as a percent of current Health and Human
Services (HHS) Poverty Guidelines for Alaska Percent of fee reduced
1—100% [100] 90% Waiver
101—149% 75% Waiver
150—174% 50% Waiver
175—199% 25% Waiver
200% plus No Waiver
Any appellants with income equal to or less than two hundred percent (200%) of the
HHS poverty guidelines for Alaska for the year in which the appeal is filed may apply
for a payment plan in which the filing fee shall be paid in full within six (6) months of the
date of filing.
(c) The City Clerk shall reject any notice of appeal that does not comply with the
requirements of KMC 14.20.290(a) or (b) and notify the appellant of the reasons for rejection.
If a notice of appeal is rejected for reasons other than timeliness, a corrected notice of appeal
that complies with this section will be accepted as timely if filed within seven (7) days of the
date of the mailing of the notice of rejection. The appellant may appeal the Clerk’s final
determination on [THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SHALL RESOLVE ANY ISSUES OF]
standing or whether a party is “aggrieved” under KMC 14.20.290(a) to the Board of
Adjustment.
(d) The appeal shall be heard by the Kenai City Council acting as the Board of Adjustment.
Members of the Board of Adjustment must be present in person for hearings held on appeals
in order to participate in rendering a decision or voting on an appeal.
(e) The following act or determinations may not be appealed: (1) a decision to cite or not
to cite a person for a violation of the code under KMC 14.20.260 or any other provisions of
the code; (2) a decision not to issue an enforcement order under KMC 14.20.260 or any
other provision of the code; (3) any recommendation for or against approval of the adoption,
revision, or amendment of the zoning code, zoning map, comprehensive plan, any other
plan, a rezoning or any other matter involving a recommendation.
(f) Procedure.
(1) The Board of Adjustment shall ordinarily set a date for and hold a hearing on all
appeals within forty-five (45) days of the filing of the appeal. However, should the forty-
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fifth day fall on a weekend or a municipal holiday, the hearing may be scheduled for the
next following weekday which is not a municipal holiday under KMC 23.40.020(a)(1)
through (10) and (b). For good cause, the Board of Adjustment may hold the hearing
up to sixty (60) days after the filing of the appeal. Notice of the time and place of such
hearing shall be mailed to all interested parties and to all property owners within three
hundred feet (300′) or the appropriate distance as required by the public hearing of the
property involved at least fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing. Notices to the appellant
and/or applicant for the action or determination must be sent by certified mail, return
receipt requested.
(2) Within thirty (30) days after the hearing, the Board of Adjustment shall render a
decision on the appeal. In exercising the above-mentioned powers, the Board of
Adjustment may reverse, remand or affirm, wholly or partly, or may modify the order,
requirement, decision or determination, as ought to be made, and to that end shall have
all the powers of the body from whom the appeal is taken.
(3) All hearings of the Board shall be open to the public. The Board shall issue a
written opinion, stating its decision, the reasons for its decision, and the vote of each
member entitled to vote upon each question. The Board of Adjustment may undertake
deliberations immediately upon the conclusion of the hearing on appeal or may take the
matter under advisement and meet at such other time as is convenient for deliberations
until a decision is rendered. Deliberations need not be public and may be in consultation
with the City Attorney. An electronic recording shall be made of the hearings and shall
be reduced to written minutes and, if needed, a verbatim transcript. The minutes and
verbatim transcript shall be made a public record. Copies of the decision shall be
promptly posted on the City’s official web site and mailed to all parties participating in
the appeal.
(Ords. 925, 1554-93, 1650-95, 2082-2005, 2142-2006, 2528-2011, 2743-2014, 2893-2016)
Section 2. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to
any person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved
in all controversy in which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair
the validity of the remainder of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances.
The City Council hereby declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even
without such part, provision, or application.
Section 3. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect
30 days after enactment.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 21st day of March, 2018.
BRIAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Jamie Heinz, City Clerk
Introduced: March 7, 2018
Enacted: March 21, 2018
Effective: April 20, 2018
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Kenai City Council
FROM: Council Members Pettey and Knackstedt
DATE: March 1, 2018
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 3011-2018 – Amending Kenai Municipal Code to Amend
Board of Adjustment Appeals.
We recognize the importance in providing residents and others the opportunity to participate in
decisions made by the Planning and Zoning Commission and administrative officials. However,
excessive appeals can be harmful in delaying business growth, development, and other actions
of property owners, and superfluously expends City resources. Amendments proposed in this
ordinance strike a balance between concerned community members, business growth and
development, and other actions of property owners by limiting standing to applicants,
administrative officials, and those which rent, lease, or own property affected by the decision
which participated in the initial determination. This is more lenient than what is provided for by
the Kenai Peninsula Borough and the cities of Soldotna and Homer. These amendments
provide, if you lease or own property in the City, show your property or enjoyment thereof is
harmed, and participated in the initial determination of the Planning and Zoning Commission
decision, you have standing to appeal. We believe that this will provide a fair process in which
legitimate concerns are addressed, where all parties are certain of the issues, and the City’s
resources are conserved.
In addition to amending the criteria for who has standing to appeal, we are proposing to adjust
who makes the initial determination of standing or whether a party is “aggrieved,” by providing the
Clerk makes the initial determination on standing, which could then be appealed to the Board of
Adjustment.
Finally, we are proposing to amend the percentage of fee reduction so the appellant has, “skin in
the game.” At this time, our fee is $100 and, even if increased, ten percent of the filing fee
combined with the opportunity to pay the fee over six months would not cause an undue hardship
for an appellant considering what is at stake in the appeal.
Your consideration is appreciated.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
FROM: Scott Bloom, City Attorney
DATE: March 1, 2018
SUBJECT: Legal Analysis of Ordinance 3011-2018
______________________________________________________________________
This memorandum provides a legal analysis of Ordinance 3011-2018. The proposed Ordinance
proposes a standard on who has standing to appeal a decision of the Planning and Zoning
Commission or final decision of an administrative official that is less stringent than that of the
Kenai Peninsula Borough, City of Soldotna and City of Homer. These three municipalities require
that for someone to have standing to appeal a planning and zoning decision, they must have
participated in the process before the planning and zoning commission either orally or in writing;
they must own real property and show that the decision could have an adverse effect on the value,
use or enjoyment of the property.
The proposed Ordinance provides a more lenient standard than these municipalities in that it does
not restrict standing for appeals to those that own real property, but expands the standing to
appeal to those that lease or rent property and can show that a decision could impact their
ownership interest or use or enjoyment of the property.
The City of Homer’s municipal ordinance with regard to standing was generally approved by the
Alaska Supreme Court in Griswold v. City of Homer, 252 P.3d 1020 (Alaska 2011) with the
following exception. In the described case, the Appellant, Frank Griswold, argued that requiring
someone to have participated before the planning and zoning commission in order to have
standing to appeal violated due process. Id. at 1029. Because Griswold had appeared before the
planning and zoning commission in the case discussed, the Court held that Griswold could not
make this argument and never addressed the due process aspect of it in other terms. Id.
While the aforementioned municipalities do have this requirement, the Municipality of Anchorage
does not. In my opinion, it is a reasonable requirement in that it is not very onerous to provide oral
or written comments and it makes sense that an appellant should provide their objection or
support to the planning and zoning commission initially, to allow the commission to make an
informed decision, to allow the municipality to deal with the issue in a timely and cost effective
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manner, and to reduce unnecessary delay. It should be noted that while Anchorage does not
require property owners to have participated in planning commission hearings to appeal, an
appellant in Anchorage must deposit $1000 before the appeal is accepted.
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"Villaje with a Past, Ci-fy with a Future"
the&1"1y1,
KENAl~KA
'V
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: 907-283-7535 I FAX: 907-283-3014
www.kenai.city
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Mayor Gabriel, Council Members Boyle, Glendening,
Knackstedt, Navarre, & Pettey
Student Representative Gil¥mn
Council Member Molloy .
March 7, 2018
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 3011-2018 Amending KMC 14.20.290 -Appeals -
Board of Adjustment
This is to respectfully request that, after public hearing and any Council di sc us sion at the Council
Meeting of 3-21 -18 , the Council postpone Ordinance No. 3011-2018 to the first m eeting of
April , the 4-04-18 Council Meeting, or to a later meeting date when all seven (7) council
members will be present. Due to demands on my business, I am unable to attend the Council
Meeting of 3-21-18.
I do have concerns about some of the language of the propose d amendment to paragraph (a),
specifically the word "shows" in the portion: " ... shows that the decision of the administrative
official or Commission has or could have an adverse effect on the legal occupant or owner's use
or enjoyment of the property or on the value of the property interest asserted ." I would like the
opportunity to offer a suggested amendment, and explain the reasons for the suggested
amendment. However, I will not be able to offer a suggested amendment until the packet is due
for the 4-04-18 Council Meeting , and my explanation may have to be verbal.
Ordinance No. 3011-2018 is not time sensitive. Thank you for the Council's consideration of
my request for a postponement at the Council Meeting of 3-21 -1 8.
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"Vt11aje with a Past, City with a Future"
tlre eiljt 1,
KENAI~ ~
210 Fidalgo Avenue , Kenai , Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone : 907-283-7535 I FAX : 907-283-3014
www.kenai.city
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Mayor Gabriel, Council Members Boyle, Glendening,
Knackstedt, Navarre, & Pettey
Student Representative Gilman0/7! /\.
Council Member Molloy T\: \__
March 29, 2018
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 3011-2018 Amending KMC 14.20.290 -Appeals -
Board of Adjustment
The goal of Ordinance No . 30 11-2018 is to "provide a balance" between competing interests
adverse ly affected by a decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission or an adm inistrative
official. The ordinance's objective, "in creating this balance," is to "further limit standing for the
filing of an appeal to prevent excessive litigation and undue delay of final dispositions."
However , the ordinance completely eliminates the la st two (2) categories of potential a ppellant s,
which in the present ordinance are ( 4) persons entitled to notice, and (5) City residents.1
Council should consider whether adding limiting language to those last two (2) categories
establishes a better "balance" of the competing interests, or whether it is better to somehow
simplify the standing rules in this ordinance altogether. But for striking a balance by adding
limiting language to those last two (2) categories, several proposed amendments are set out under
the attachment "Potential Additional Amendments."
Before the McKay appeal in 2005, Ordinance 2082 -2005 (sponsored by Counci l Member Moore)
amended KMC 14.20 .290 to add a simple standing rule: "Any person(s) aggrieved by a
decision of the administrative official or Commission may file an appeal."2 Ms. McKay was
a Nikiski resident who had participated before the Planning & Zoning Commission and had
appealed from the Commission's findings on the lease application filed on behalf of Walmart,
findings that the proposed use was the highest and be st use, conformed to the airport master plan,
and complied with zoning ordinances and the comprehensive plan. In McKay , the Board of
Adjustment determined that McKay was not an "aggrieved person" under the new definition; but
instead of rejecting the appeal based on the technicality of "no standing," the Board opted to
1 Council added the category (5) City residents in 2006 shortly after the M c Kay appeal , by an
amendment on the floor to a Substitute ; thi s may have had unintended inclusion consequences, because
there was n o participation requirement tied to the category (5) City residents. Category (4) persons
entitled to notice was in the Substitute.
2 A copy of Ordinance 2082-2005 is included under the attachme nt "Other Information."
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review and rule on the issues that she had raised because of the general interest that the Walmart
lease application had created in the community . The Board denied McKay's appeal unanimously
on the merits.
In early 2006, Ordinance No. 2142-2006 and its Substitute (sponsored by Mayor Porter)
followed quickly after the Board of Adjustment's decision on the McKay appeal in late 2005.
Ordinance No. 2142-2006 (Substitute) was amended on the floor to add category (5) City
residents , then passed as amended, and is the present KMC 14.20.290 that is before Council for
proposed new amendments.3
In the Mcintosh appeal, BA-18-01 , the appellant was a City resident, and a legal occupant of
property in the City, but he had not submitted oral or written comments or otherwise personally
participated either before or at a hearing held by the Commission. The Board of Adjustment
denied the appeal unanimously on the merits, affirmed the Commission's decision, and granted a
conditional use permit to the applicant with some amended conditions.
This year, proposed Ordinance No. 3011-2018 followed quickly after the Board of Adjustment's
decision in the Mcintosh appeal. In making new amendments, we should avoid unintentional
exclusion consequences.
Please also note that part of the rationale for the present set of amendments is "to prevent
excessive litigation ." But there has not been excessive litigation of appeals since the 2006
amendments that resulted in the present ordinance. If my count is correct, the Board of
Adjustment Table (from 2018 declining to 2005), shows that, beginning 2006 after McKay, there
were 20 appeals filed to which the present ordinance applied; out of which 7 were withdrawn or
rejected administratively before hearing ; 13 appeals went to hearing, but only 12 appeals were
actually decided by the Board (Murietta was withdrawn during the hearing).4
3 A copy of Mayor Porter's supporting memorandum for Ordinance N o . 2142-2006 is als o included in the
attachm e nt "Other Information."
4 Thank you to the City Attorney and City C lerk for ass isting me with developing and vetting the Board of
Adjustment Table, which is also included in the attachment "Other Information."
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POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL AMENDMENTS
(To The Proposed Amendments)
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1. Move to amend the p rop osed amendme nt to AS 14.20.290(a), subparagraphs (1), (2) and
(3) as foll ows:
14.20.290 Appeals -Board of CAJAdjustment.
(a) Any person(s) aggrieved by a final decision of the adm inist rative officia l or
Comm ission and a party of record may fi le an appeal. The appeal shall be heard by the
Kenai C ity Council acting as the Board of Adjustment. To be a "person(s ) aggrieved " by a
final decision of the administrative official or Commission the person must be : (1) the
applican t for the act ion taken or determination , or the owner of the property that is the
subject of the act ion or determination under appeal ; or (2 ) the adm inistrative official ; or (3 )
a[N] !fil@Loccupant or owner of an in teres t in real property who states [SHOWS] that the
deci sion of the administrative official or Comm iss ion has or could have an adve rse effect
on the lega l occupant or owner's use or enjoyment of the property or on t he value of the
property interest asserted . A legal occupant is an occupan t with a current rental or lease
agreement executed by the owner. or owner's agent. of the real property in question. [CAN
SHOW PROOF OF THE ADVERSE EFFECT THAT THE ACT ION OR DETERMINATION
HAS OR COU LD HAVE ON THE USE , EN JOYMENT , OR VALUE OF THAT REAL
PROPERTY.] An interest t hat is no d ifferent from t hat of the gene ral public is no t sufficient
to make a person aggrieved ; or
2. Move to amend th e p roposed ame ndment to AS 14 .20.29 0(a), to keep subparagraph (4)
"As Is '', as fo ll ows :
(4) any person who was entitled under KMC 14.20.280(c) to notice by mail of a public
hearing on an application for the action ; or
3. Move to amend the proposed ame ndment to AS 14.20.290(a), to keep subparagraph (5),
modified as fo ll ows:
(5 ) a res ident of the City of Kena i who is a party of record .
4. Move to amen d t he proposed amend ment to AS 14.20.290(a), by relocat ing proposed
definition of "party ofrecord" to the end of paragraph (a), and amen ding it furt her, as fo ll ows:
To be a "party of record ." a pe rson . legal entity or government agency , must state [SHOW]
that t he pe rson . legal entity o r government agency participated w ith either o ral or written
comments submitted before or at a hearing held by [BEFORE] t he planning and z on ing
comm iss ion or held by [BEFORE) the adm inistrative offi cial ma ki ng a fi nal decision.
To cl arify for Co unc il 's review, a clean ve rsion of KMC 14.2 0.290(a) is set o ut between the lines
on the next page, sh owing wh at the text wou ld be if the amendments proposed a bove are
adopted . Some additional proposed amendments fo ll ow that text.
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Clean Versi on:
14.20.290 Appeals -Board of Adjustment.
(a) Any person(s) aggrieved by a final decision of the administrative official or
Commission and a party of record may file an appeal. The appeal shall be heard by the
Kenai City Council acting as the Board of Adjustment. To be a "person(s) aggrieved " by a
final decision of the administrative official or Commission the person must be : (1) the
app licant for the action taken or determination , or the owner of the property that is the
subject of the action or determination under appea l; or (2) the administ rative officia l; or (3)
a legal occupant or owner of an interest in real property who states that the decision of the
adm inistrative official or Commission has or could have an adverse effect on the legal
occupant or owner's use or enjoyment of the property or on the value of the property
interest asserted . A legal occupant is an occupant with a current rental or lease agreement
executed by the owner, or owner's agent, of the real property in questio n. An interest that
is no different from that of the general public is not sufficient to make a pe rson aggrieved;
or (4) any person who was entit led under KMC 14 .20 .280(c) to notice by mail of a public
hearing on an application for the action or determination and who states that the procedure
for property owner notification did not comply with KMC 14.20.280(c); or (5) a res ident of
the City of Kenai who is a party of record . To be a "party of reco rd ," a person , legal entity
or government agency, must state that the person , legal entity or government agency
participated with either oral or written comments submitted before or at a hearing held by
the planning and zoning commission or held by the administrative official making a final
decision .
5. Mo v e to am end the p roposed amendment t o AS 14.20.290(b), subp aragrap h (3), as
foll ows:
(3) The reason for the appeal , which must include a description of harm to the
appellant, including why the appellant meets the definition of an "aggrieved pe rson"
and/or "party of record ";
6. Move to am end the last sentence of AS 14.20.290(c), to add the phrase "or is a party of
record" as fo ll ows:
The appellant may appeal the Clerk's final determination on [THE BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT SHALL RESOLVE ANY ISSUES OF] standing or whether a party is
"aggrieved " or is a "party of record " under KMC 14 .20 .290 (a) to the Board of Adjustment,
together with the appellant's other reasons for the appeal ;
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OTHER INFORMATION
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Year No. Aggellant Decision
2018 BA-18-01 Mcintosh Appeal Denied
Appeal CUP Granted for CME PZC Affirmed
CUP Amended & Granted
2017 NOBOA NO BOA HEARINGS NO BOA DECISIONS
Tunseth -Withdrawn
2016 BA-16-03 Isaacs Appeal Denied
Appeal CUP Denied for CME PZC Affirmed
CUP Denied
BA-16-02 Twait & Morning Appeal Granted
Appeal Animal Control's Kennel Animal Control's License Denial
License Denial Reversed
License Granted With Conditions
BA-16-01 Waggoner Appeal Granted
Appeal Variance Approved for 4 PZC Reversed
Family Dwelling Construction Variance Denied
2015 BA-15-01 Garretson Appeal Granted
Appeal CUP Denied for Emotional PZC Reversed
Support Animal CUP Granted With Conditions
2014 NONE NONE NONE
2013 NOBOA NO BOA HEARINGS NO BOA DECISIONS
Fish -Rejected for timeliness
2012 BA-12-01 Lashbrook Appeal Denied
Appeal of Code Enforcement Notice &
Code Enforcement Notice & Condemnation Order Amended
Condemnation Order
Lashbrook (June Appeal) -
Withdrawn (Administrative Decision
Resolved Administratively) -Appeal
re-filed in October 2012
2011 BA-11-01 Flanders Appeal Granted in Part, &
Appeal CUP Granted to Denied in Part
KP Racinq Lions CUP Amended With Conditions
-1 -BOA Decision Table 2018 Declining to 2005
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2010 BA-10-04 Goddard; Inlet Fish Appeal Denied
Appeal CUPs Granted to CINGSA PZC Affirmed
CUPs Amended With Add'I
Conditions & Granted
BA-10-03 Lynford Disquie Appeal is denied
Letter sent from BOA Chair Enforcement order amended in
part
BA-10-02 Lynford Disquie Appeal Denied
CUP revoked
BA-10-01 Murrieta No decision issued, appeal
Encroachment Permit withdrawn during hearing
Goggia -Withdrawn
2009 BZ-09-47 Campanella Appeal Denied
Should be Appeal CUP Granted With PZC Reversed on Granting CUP
BA 09-01 Condition to Install Circular Drive CUP Denied
Kenai Landing, Inc.
Withdrawn. Administrative Decision
Resolved Administratively
2008 NONE NONE NONE
2007 NONE NONE NONE
2006 BA-06-02 Pearce Appeal Granted
Appeal Carlson 's 2"d CUP Granted PZC Reversed
for only Cabin Rentals CUP Denied
BA-06-01 Carlson Appeal Denied
Appeal CUP Denied for Fishing PZC Affirmed
Guide Business & Cabin Rentals CUP Denied
Fulk -Withdrawn
2005 BA-05-04 McKay Appeal Denied
Appeal PZC's Findings on PZC's Findings Affirmed
Walmart's Lease Application
-2 -BOA Decision Table 2018 Declining to 2005
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BA-05-03 Snow Remanded to the P&Z
Commission for consideration of
rezoning the property as limited
Commercial
BA-05-02 James A . Krein Appeal Denied
Amendment to Patrick J . Doyle Amendment granted with
CUP additional conditions
BA-05-01 Blue Sky Pilots Trust Appeal Denied
Appeal CUP denied CUP Denied
Skrha -Rejected for timeliness
The above table includes the eight (8) appeals that were filed in the timeframe of 2018 declining
to 2005, but were either denied for timeliness, withdrawn , or were resolved administratively.
Those appeals listed above are the following:
2017 -Tunseth -Withdrawn
2013 -Fish -Rejected for timeliness
2012 -Lashbrook (June Appeal) -Withdrawn (Administrative Decision Resolved
Administratively) -Appeal re-filed in October 2012
201 O -Murrieta -Withdrawn during the hearing
2010 -Goggia -Withdrawn
2009 -Kenai Landing, Inc . -Withdrawn -Administrative Decision Resolved Administratively
2006 -Fulk -Withdrawn
2005 -Skrha -Rejected for timeliness
-3 -BOA Decision Table 2018 Declining to 2005
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Suggested by: Councilor Moore
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO . 2082-2005
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING
KMC 14.20.290 TO REQUIRE NOTICES OF BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARINGS BE
SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL TO THE APPELLANT AND ANY APPLICANT FOR A PERMIT
BEING APPEALED FROM AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) DAYS PRIOR TO THE HEARING;
ALLOWING THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR GOOD CAUSE TO SET THE PUBLIC
HEARING DATE UP TO SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THE FILING OF THE APPEAL; AND
UPDATING AND CLARIFYING OTHER PORTIONS OF THE APPEAL PROCESS.
WHEREAS, currently under KMC 14.20 .290, notices of a public hearing are sent by
regular mail at least ten ( 10) days prior to the public hearing; and,
WHEREAS, notices to the appellant and any applicant for a permit being appealed
from should be sent by certified mail so the City can confirm when such notices were
delivered; and,
WHEREAS, such notices should be mailed fifteen (15) days in advance instead of the
) current ten (10) days; and,
)
WHEREAS, while the code now requires the public hearing to be held within thirty (30)
days, circumstances can arise where it is impractical for the hearing to be held in that
time period. Therefore, the Board of Adjustment should be able to schedule the
hearing up to sixty (60) days from the date of the appeal for good cause; and,
WHEREAS, other sections of KMC 14.20.290 should be updated and clarified.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA that KMC 14.20.290 is amended as follows :
14.20.290 Appeals--Board of adjustment
(a) Appeals from decisions of the administrative official or the
Commission must be submitted in writing to the City Clerk
within fifteen ( 15) days of the decision. The appeal notice
shall be in writing and must contain: 1) the name and
address of the appellant; 2) a description of the action or
determination from which the appeal is sought; and 3) the
reason for the appeal, which must include a description of
harm to the appellant. Any person(s) aggrieved by a
decision of the administrative official or Commission may
file an appeal. The appeal shall be heard by the Kenai City
Council acting as the Board of Adjustment.
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)
)
Ordinance No. 2082-2005
Page 2 of 3
(b) Procedure:
(1) The Board of Adjustment shall ordinarily set a date for
and hold a hearing on all appeals with thirty (30) days of
the filing of the appeal. However, should the thirtieth
day fall on a weekend or a municipal holiday, the
hearing may be scheduled for the next following
weekday which is not a municipal holiday under KMC
23.40.020(a)(l)-(10) and (b). For good cause, the Board
of Adjustment may hold the hearing up to sixty (60)
days after the filing of the appeal. Notice of the time and
place of such hearing shall be mailed to all interested
parties and to all property owners within three hundred
(300) feet of the property involved at least [TEN 10]
fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing. Notices to the
appellant and/or applicant for the action or
determination must be sent by certified mail, return
receipt requested.
(2) Within thirty (30) days after the hearing, the Board of
Adjustment shall render a decision on the appeal. In
exercising the above-mentioned powers, the Board of
Adjustment may reverse, remand or affirm, wholly or
partly, or may modify the order, requirement, decision
or determination, as ought to be made, and to that end
shall have all the powers of the body from whom the
appeal is taken.
(3) All hearings [MEETINGS] of the Board shall be open to
the public. [AND] The Board shall issue a written
opinion, stating [KEEP MINUTES OF ITS PROCEED-
INGS SHOWING] its decision, the reasons for its
decision, and the vote of each member upon each
question. The Board of Adjustment may undertake
deliberations immediately upon the conclusion of the
hearing on appeal or may take the matter under
advisement and meet at such other time as is
convenient for deliberations until a decision is rendered.
Deliberations need not be public and may be in
consultation with the City Attorney. An electronic
recording shall be made of the hearings and shall be
reduced to written minutes and, if needed, a verbatim
transcript. Said minutes and verbatim transcript shall
be made a public record. Copies of the decision shall be
promptly posted on the City's official web site and
mailed to all parties participating in the appeal.
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)
)
Ordinance No . 2082-2005
Page 3 of 3
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA , this second day of
March, 2005.
ATTEST:
~d:~
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
(2/7 /05 sp)
~#0~
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
Introduced:
Adopted:
Effective:
February 16, 2005
March 2, 2005
April2,2005
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"Vt11a!Je with a Pas; City with a Future"
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: (907) 283-7535 I Fax: (907) 283-3014
www.ci .ke nai .ak. us
MEMORANDUM
TO: FROM:(~{
DATE:
RE:
Mayor Pat Porter and the Kenai City Council
Cary R. Graves, City Attorney
March 10, 2006
Substitute Ordinance 2142-2006
This ordinance was postponed during the Council meeting of February 15, 2006 in order to look
at changes-primarily regarding the issue of standing. First, some of the paragraphs of the
substitute were rearranged to make it more readable. Second, the substitute ordinance has three
substantive changes.
Subsection (a)(3) was changed to allow standing for "an occupant or owner of an interest in real
property" who can show that the use, value or enjoyment of the prope1ty has been adversely
affected. In the previous version, only an owner would have standing. The new language
broadens the standing rules and allows a tenant to have standing.
Subsection (b)(6) was added to provide for a $100 filing fee. That is the same amount required
to apply for a conditional use permit. The subsection allows for waiver of the fees for persons
who cannot afford it. The language is similar to language in the Kenai Peninsula Borough code.
The third change is language providing that the Board of Adjustment rather than the City Clerk
will decide any standing issues. The new language is in subsection (c).
Under the substitute ordinance the following people will have standing : 1) the applicant or
owner of the subject property; 2) the City Manager or his/her designee; 3) an occupant or person
owning an interest in real property who can show an adverse impact on the use, value or
enjoyment of the property; and 4) an owner of property within a 300-foot periphery who is
entitled to notice under KMC 14.20.280(c)
If the Council wishes to broaden the standing rule more it may want to consider the following
add itional change. Amend subsection (a)(4) to grant standing t o "any occupant or owner of an
interest in real property within a one-mile periphery of the subject property." That would allow
standing for persons around the property whether or not they could show an actual harm to
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Mayor Pat Porter and the Kenai City Cow1cil
March I 0, 2006
Page 2 of 2
property they occupy or own an interest in. The one-mile periphery could, of course, be enlarged
or reduced. I remain concerned that language basing standing on city residency would not
survive a judic ial challenge. This additional language would grant liberal standing to area
residents and property owners without basing standing on city residency.
Finally, there was a suggestion that a person should be able to file an appeal with the City
Administration, not just with the City Clerk. If Council wishes to make that change, the
language in subsection (b) should be changed to say the appeals "mu st be submitted in writing to
the City Administration within fifteen (15) days of the decision." My understanding is that the
Clerk is concerned that amending the process to allow filing with the City Administration co uld
increase the likelihood of an appeal being lost or mishandled.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
CRG/sp
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PAYMENTS OVER $15,000.00 WHICH NEED COUNCIL RATIFICATION
COUNCIL MEETING OF: APRIL 4, 2018
VENDOR DESCRIPTION
PERS PERS
INVESTMENTS
VENDOR DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT AMOUNT
VARIOUS LIABILITY 86,067.05
MATURITY DATE AMOUNT Effect.Int.
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New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
Sponsored by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3013-2018
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, INCREASING
ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $286,288 IN THE AIRPORT SPECIAL
REVENUE AND AIRPORT TERMINAL IMPROVEMENTS CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS FOR
INCREASED COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PHASE II OF THE PROJECT TO DESIGN THE
AIRPORT TERMINAL REHABILITATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT
AMENDMENT WITH WINCE-CORTHELL-BRYSON FOR COMPLETION OF PHASE II OF THE
PROJECT’S DESIGN.
WHEREAS, the scope of the Airport Terminal Improvement project has expanded based on
Phase 1 analysis to a project estimated at approximately $9,700,000 in design and construction
costs; and,
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2975-2017 appropriated the original design grant from the Federal
Aviation Administration totaling $521,007; including the City’s required local match of $32,563 but
is no longer sufficient to complete the expanded design; and,
WHEREAS, an additional $286,288 is needed to complete the design and bid services and will
initially be provided by the Airport Special Revenue Fund; and,
WHEREAS, total professional services for design is estimated at $726,500, approximately 7.5%
of the total project budget, and $80,795 in City Administration for a total design budget of
$807,295, approximately 8.3% of the estimated project costs; and,
WHEREAS, the additional $286,288 being provided by the Airport Special Revenue Fund is
eligible for reimbursement by the project and will be included in the grant to be awarded for
construction; and,
WHEREAS, Wince-Corthell-Bryson submitted a proposal to provide additional design and bid
services which the Administration has reviewed and found to be fair and reasonable; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
as follows:
Section 1. That estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows:
Airport Special Revenue Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Appropriation of Fund Balance $286,288
Increase Appropriations:
Transfer to Airport Terminal Improvements
Capital Project Fund $286,288
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Airport Terminal Improvements Capital Project Fund:
Increase Estimated Revenues:
Transfer from Airport Special Revenue Fund $286,288
Increase Appropriations:
Design & Engineering $286,288
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to execute an amendment to the professional
services agreement with Wince-Corthell-Bryson in the amount of $286,288 for completion of the
Phase II Design for the Airport Terminal Rehabilitation Project.
Section 3. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to
any person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved
in all controversy in which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair
the validity of the remainder of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances.
The City Council hereby declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even
without such part, provision, or application.
Section 4. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect
upon adoption.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 18th day of April, 2018.
BRIAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Jamie Heinz, City Clerk
Introduced: April 4, 2018
Enacted: April 18, 2018
Effective: April 18, 2018
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
THROUGH: Paul Ostrander, City Manager
FROM: Mary Bondurant, Airport Manager
DATE: March 23, 2018
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 3013-2018 – Airport Terminal Rehabilitation
______________________________________________________________________
The memo recommends the appropriation of an additional $286,888 for the design of the Airport
Terminal Rehabilitation Project.
A large component of Phase 1 of this design project was defining the needs and establishing the
scope of work to adequately rehabilitate the terminal. After completion of Phase 1, the extent of
needed upgrades and the associated estimated construction costs was significantly greater than
what was originally anticipated. The scope of work as established by the Phase 1 design includes
roof replacement, new fire sprinkler system, relocation of administrative offices, exterior siding,
interior flooring, wall repairs, painting, new ceiling, interior/exterior lighting upgrades, mechanical
electrical room expansion, ADA upgrades, structural upgrades, mechanical, electrical, and
telecom upgrades, tenant counter refurbishment, sewer line upgrade, and other improvements.
The Phase II design cost was based on a preliminary scope of work and the original conceptual
construction estimate for the terminal rehabilitation project of $4.5 million. With the change of
scope and a revised cost estimate of $9.7 million for construction, the scope and cost for the
Phase II design has increased. Wince-Corthell-Bryson submitted a proposal of $286,288 for
additional design and bid services resulting in total design costs of approximately 7.5% of the
estimated construction cost. Administration found this proposal to be fair and reasonable.
In August 2017, the City received an FAA grant for the Phase 1 and 2 design. It is not uncommon
for design to change during the development of a project and the FAA has confirmed these
additional design costs are grant eligible and can be reimbursed through the construction grant.
Your consideration is appreciated.
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Grant Total FAA City
No.Improvement Eligible Cost Share Share
1 Roof System
A. New Roof Y 903,996.00$ 847,496.25$ 56,499.75$
B. Asbestos Abatement Y 234,370.00$ 219,721.88$ 14,648.13$
2 Sprinkler System Y 125,250.00$ 117,421.88$ 7,828.13$
3 Exterior Terminal Siding Y 638,505.00$ 598,598.44$ 39,906.56$
4 Interior Flooring, Wall Repairs, Painting and Ceiling 76.5%1,841,356.00$ 1,320,597.51$ 520,758.49$
5 Interior /Exterior Lighting Upgrades Y 585,733.00$ 549,124.69$ 36,608.31$
6 Mechanical and Electrical Room Expansion Y 98,934.00$ 92,750.63$ 6,183.38$
7 ADA Upgrades Y 194,397.00$ 182,247.19$ 12,149.81$
8 Baggage Make-Up Area Expansion Y 595,661.00$ 558,432.19$ 37,228.81$
9 Baggage Breakdown Area Expansion Y 688,957.00$ 645,897.19$ 43,059.81$
10 Departure/Gate Area Expansion Y 492,318.00$ 461,548.13$ 30,769.88$
11 Air Carrier Office Area Refurbishment
A. Ticket Counters Y 74,771.00$ 70,097.81$ 4,673.19$
B. Baggage Conveyors Y 591,948.00$ 554,951.25$ 36,996.75$
C. Office Remodel N 335,478.00$ -$ 335,478.00$
D. Water and Sewer Service N 26,851.00$ -$ 26,851.00$
12 Rental Car Area Refurbishment
A. Front Counters Y 28,561.00$ 26,775.94$ 1,785.06$
B. Office Remodel N 75,627.00$ -$ 75,627.00$
13 Airport Administration Area Refurbishment N 83,944.00$ -$ 83,944.00$
14 Conference Room N 56,880.00$ -$ 56,880.00$
15 Structural Upgrades to Terminal Y 36,431.00$ 34,154.06$ 2,276.94$
16 Sewer Line Upgrade Y 50,000.00$ 46,875.00$ 3,125.00$
17 Electrical, Mechanical and Telecom. Upgrades Y 1,029,007.00$ 964,694.06$ 64,312.94$
20 Service Animal Relief Area Y 40,938.00$ 38,379.38$ 2,558.63$
21 Visual Information System Y 150,905.00$ 141,473.44$ 9,431.56$
22 Portable Kiosks Y 46,611.00$ 43,697.81$ 2,913.19$
23 Smoking Shelter N 51,436.00$ -$ 51,436.00$
24 Arrival Entry Rehabilitation Y 406,921.00$ 381,488.44$ 25,432.56$
25 Second Story Exit Corridor Reconstruction Y 257,063.00$ 240,996.56$ 16,066.44$
Total 9,742,849.00$ 8,137,419.69$ 1,605,429.31$
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Sponsored by: Legal and Clerk
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 3014-2018
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, MAKING
HOUSEKEEPING AMENDMENTS TO KMC SECTION 3.25.060- ADOPTION PROCEDURE,
3.25.090- PROTECTIVE CUSTODY, 3.30.030-QUARANTINE OF INDIVIDUAL ANIMAL, 4.25.020-
FEE SCHEDULE, 12.25.030- LEAVING OF JUNK OR ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES,
13.30.090-SIGN BEARING THE LEGEND, 18.25.030 – INSPECTION FEE, AND 23.50.010-
EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION.
WHEREAS, the City recently changed code publishing companies; and,
WHEREAS, as a part of the conversion process several anomalies in the City’s Municipal Code
have been identified and should be addressed; and,
WHEREAS, making the housekeeping changes provide consistency in the City’s Municipal Code
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, as
follows:
Section 1. Amendment of Section 3.25.060 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal
Code, Section 3.25.060 – Adoption Procedure, is hereby amended as follows:
Adoption [P] Procedure.
(a) A person adopting an impounded animal shall pay an adoption fee to help defray the cost of
impounding and caring for the animal in accordance with KMC 3.[1]05.100. The adoption fee
shall be as set forth in the City’s schedule of fees adopted by the City Council.
(b) A person adopting an animal shall comply with the licensing requirements of KMC 3.15 or 3.20
as they apply to that animal.
(c) In addition to any other fees required by this title, a person adopting a dog or cat from the City
of Kenai Animal Shelter shall pay a deposit as set forth in the City’s schedule of fees adopted
by the City Council. The deposit shall be refunded upon submission of a veterinarian’s
certificate of spaying or neutering to Animal Control within thirty (30) days of adoption for dogs
and cats over six (6) months of age at the date of adoption. For dogs or cats under six (6)
months of age at adoption, the certificate must be presented within seven (7) months of
adoption.
Section 2. Amendment of Section 3.25.090 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal
Code, Section 3.25.090 – Protective Custody, is hereby amended as follows:
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Protective [C]Custody.
(a) When an officer finds it is necessary that an animal not subject to impoundment be taken into
custody of the Animal Control Shelter to preserve the animal’s or the public’s health or safety,
the officer may take the animal into protective custody.
(b) The Animal Control Shelter shall maintain an animal in protective custody until the animal is
redeemed by its owner, or for a minimum of ten (10) days, after which time the animal may be
disposed of as an impounded animal.
(c) The owner of an animal in protective custody may redeem the animal upon demand, without
paying an impoundment fee, upon payment of a boarding fee as provided in KMC
3.05.100(C)[(2) OR (C)(3)].
(d) A person who owns an animal taken into protective custody and disposed of as an impounded
animal may obtain a review of that disposition as provided in KMC 3.25.080.
Section 3. Amendment of Section 3.30.030 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal
Code, Section 3.30.030 – Protective Custody, is hereby amended as follows:
3.30.030 Quarantine of [I]Individual [A]Animal.
(a) Subject to KMC 3.30.020, an animal that has bitten by puncturing or breaking the skin of a
person shall be quarantined immediately. The Chief Animal Control Officer shall determine the
duration of the quarantine of the animal, but that duration shall not be less than ten (10) days
nor more than fourteen (14) days.
(b) Conditions of quarantine:
(1) Subject to subsections (b)(2) through (b)(4) of this section, while an animal is quarantined,
its owner shall confine the animal indoors or in a secure enclosure so that it cannot leave
his premises, or come in contact with persons or other animals. The animal may be taken
outdoors for brief period to relieve itself, provided it is kept on a secure leash under the
control of an adult. The animal may be kept under equally secure conditions at a veterinary
hospital or boarding kennel of the owner’s choice. The owner shall inform the Animal
Control Shelter where he is keeping the animal. Upon learning that a dog has bitten a
human being, the Animal Control Officer shall immediately notify the Department of Health
and Welfare and inform said state agency of the place where said dog is impounded. The
City may contract with persons knowledgeable with care and handling of well and sick
dogs for inspection of the said dog for the fourteen (14) days of confinement to determine
whether such dog is infected with rabies. For this purpose, persons so designated by the
City and the Animal Control Officer shall have access to the premises where the dog is
kept at all reasonable hours, and may take possession of the dog and confine it in the
designated dog pound of the City or other suitable place at the expense of the owner. The
owner or persons in possession of harboring such dog under observation shall
immediately notify the Department of Health and Welfare of the State of Alaska of any
evidence of sickness or disease in the dog during its period of confinement and shall
promptly deliver its carcass to the appropriate agency in the event of the animal’s death
during the said period.
(2) No person may release an animal from quarantine without the written consent of the Chief
Animal Control Officer. The Chief Animal Control Officer may require that an animal be
inspected before releasing it from quarantine.
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(3) No person may remove a quarantined animal from the City without notifying the Chief
Animal Control Officer in writing at least 48 hours before the intended removal and
obtaining the written consent of the Chief Animal Control Officer to the removal.
(4) The Chief Animal Control Officer may direct that a quarantined animal be confined at the
Animal Control Shelter.
(c) The owner of a quarantined animal shall bear the expense of keeping the animal while it is
quarantined, wherever it is kept and whether the location of its quarantine is selected by its
owner or directed by the Chief Animal Control Officer. Where a quarantined animal is kept at
the Animal Control Shelter, the owner shall be charged for its upkeep in accordance with KMC
3.05.100[(C)(2) OR (C)(3)].
Section 4. Amendment of Section 4.25.020 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal
Code, Section 4.25.020 – Fee Schedule, is hereby amended as follows:
Fee [S]Schedule.
Section 103.4.1 Permit Fees of the Plumbing Code adopted by this chapter is amended to
read:
If a building permit is issued, these fees shall be considered as paid as a part of such permit
fee. If no such building permit is issued, then the fee schedule shall be computed according
to KMC 4.05.030[(B)]and the schedule of fees adopted by the City Council.
Section 5. Amendment of Section 12.25.030 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal
Code, Section 12.25.030 – Leaving of Junk or Illegally Parked Vehicles, is hereby amended as
follows:
Leaving of Junk or Illegally Parked Vehicles.
(a) No person shall leave any Junk Vehicle on any street, highway, right-of-way or public property
within the City.
(b) No person shall leave any vehicle remaining on public property designated for parking in
violation of regulations, ordinances, and/or posted times, periods, or conditions. Any such
vehicle shall be subject to emergency impounding procedures pursuant to Kenai Municipal
Code 12.25.0[4]60(c).
(c) No person in charge or control of any property within the City, whether as owner, tenant,
occupant, lessee, or otherwise, shall allow any Junk Vehicle to remain on such property longer
than thirty (30) days; except that the junk vehicle storage and repair provisions of this chapter
shall not apply; and no person shall leave any such vehicle on any property within the City for
a longer time than thirty (30) days; except that this Chapter shall not apply with regard to a
vehicle in an enclosed building or completely screened from public view and adjacent properties
in compliance with Kenai Municipal Code 12.25.040; a vehicle on the premises of a business
enterprise operated in a lawful place and manner, when necessary to the operation of such
business enterprise; a vehicle in an appropriate storage place or depository maintained in a
lawful place and manner by the City; or Junk Vehicles stored lawfully on parcels zoned: Light
Industrial (IL) or Heavy Industrial (IH).
(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (c) of this section, if the City Manager or designee
has reasonable grounds to believe that repairs can be made to render a Junk Vehicle operable,
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that the registered owner or other person entitled to possession of the vehicle is willing to
undertake or have performed such repairs, that the vehicle does not pose any health or safety
hazard, and that there is no reasonable means for removing the vehicle from public view while
repairs are being performed, the City Manager may authorize a period of no more than thirty
(30) additional days for the performance of such repairs. In no case, however, may this section
be construed as authorizing the operation of a junkyard or other salvage or repair business
where other requirements of the law have not been met.
Section 6. Amendment of Section 13.30.090 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal
Code, Section 13.30.090 –Sign Bearing the Legend, is hereby amended as follows:
Sign [B]Bearing the [L]Legend.
(a) The only entrance by motorized vehicle to the beach area described in KMC 13.30.080(a) shall
be at the natural end of Spruce Street at the Beach Road except as provided in KMC
13.30.080(a)([C]4). At that point a sign or signs shall be erected reading as follows:
“ENTRANCE TO BEACH AREA. ALL VEHICLES MUST PROCEED DIRECTLY NORTH
BEYOND THE LINE OF FOREST DRIVE.”
(b) Other signs shall be placed along the Beach Road reading: “NO VEHICLES BEYOND THIS
POINT.”
Section 7. Amendment of Section 18.25.030 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal
Code, Section 18.25.030 –Inspection Fee, is hereby amended as follows:
Inspection [F]Fee.
An inspection fee for each permit in an amount as set forth in the City’s schedule of fees
adopted by the City Council shall accompany an application for permit hereunder to cover the cost
of all inspections performed by City personnel as provided herein, except that in the case of
excavations for water and sewer tie-ins, the inspection fee provided for by this section shall be
waived so as not to duplicate the inspection fee for water and sewer tie-ins required under KMC
17.[0]15.0[4]70(d).
Section 8. Amendment of Section 23.50.010 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal
Code, Section 23.50.010 –Employee Classification, is hereby amended as follows:
23.50.010 Employee [C]Classification.
City employees shall be classified by Class, Title, and Pay Range as follows:
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CLASS CODE CLASS TITLE RANGE
(a) SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL
101 City Manager NG
102 City Attorney NG
103 City Clerk NG
104 Finance Director* 24
105 Public Works Director* 23
106 Police Chief* 23
107 Fire Chief* 22
112 Airport Manager* 20
117 City Planner 16
118 Information Technology (IT) Manager 18
119 Human Resource Specialist/Assistant to
City Manager
15
120 Library Director* 18
121 Senior Center Director* 18
122 Parks and Recreation Director* 17
123 Human Resources Officer 16
(b) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
203 Administrative Assistant I 8
204 Accounting Technician I 10
205 Accounting Technician II 11
206 Accountant 16
210 Administrative Assistant II 9
211 Administrative Assistant III 10
214 Library Assistant 6
218 Library Aide 2.5
219 Data Entry Clerk 1.1
(c) PUBLIC SAFETY
302 Fire Fighter 13
303 Police Lieutenant 20
304 Police Sergeant 18
305 Police Officer 16
306 Public Safety Dispatcher 9
307 Fire Engineer 15
311 Fire Captain 16
312 Fire Marshal 17
313 Communications Supervisor 12
314 Police Trainee 16/21
315 Battalion Chief/Safety Officer 17
316 Chief Animal Control Officer 11
317 Animal Control Officer 9
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CLASS CODE CLASS TITLE RANGE
(d) PUBLIC WORKS
401 Building Official 15
402 Shop Foreman 16
403 Street Foreman 16
404 Sewer Treatment Plant Operator 13
405 Water and Sewer Operator 13
407 Equipment Operator 11
408 Shop Mechanic 14
409 Equipment Lead Operator 14
410 Water and Sewer Foreman 16
412 Building Maintenance Technician 12
413 Sewer Treatment Plant Lead Operator 14
414 Sewer Treatment Plant Foreman 16
417 Airport Operations Specialist 11
418 Airport Operations Supervisor 15
419 Building Maintenance Lead Technician 13
420 Water and Sewer Lead Operator 14
(e) GENERAL SERVICES
504 Parks, Beautification and Recreation
Operator
9
505 Parks, Beautification and Recreation
Laborer
2.4
506 Cook 2.4
507 Activities/Volunteer Coordinator 2.4
508 Meals/Driver 2.4
509 Kitchen Assistant 2.2
510 Outreach Worker 1.1
511 Janitor 2.4
512 Driver 1
* Department Heads
1 For work performed after February 21, 2009, while attending the Alaska Public Safety
Academy in Sitka, a police trainee shall be a paid at a Range 2, Step F. Because of a
fluctuating and unpredictable training schedule, he or she shall be considered to work twelve
(12) hours per day from Monday through Saturday and eleven (11) hours on Sunday, or the
actual number of hours worked, whichever is greater. The normal work schedule at the
academy shall be five (5) eight (8) hour shifts from Monday to Friday rather than four (4) ten
(10) hour shifts as stated in KMC 23.50.0[5]30(b)(l).
Section 9. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to
any person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved
in all controversy in which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair
the validity of the remainder of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances.
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The City Council hereby declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even
without such part, provision, or application.
Section 10. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect
30 days after adoption.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 18 day of April, 2018.
BRIAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Jamie Heinz, City Clerk
Introduced: April 4, 2018
Enacted: April 18, 2018
Effective: May 18, 2018
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
FROM: Jamie Heinz, City Clerk and Scott Bloom, City Attorney
DATE: March 26, 2018
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 3014-2018 – Housekeeping Amendments to KMC
______________________________________________________________________
This Ordinance contains housekeeping amendments to correct anomalies discovered throughout
our code and brought to our attention by our new code publishing vendor during the conversion
process. In most cases, the amendments included in this ordinance fix cross reference citations
that were moved throughout the years.
Your consideration is appreciated.
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SUBJECT: Scheduling a Work Session for Budget Presentation
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dates everyone was available for holding a work session for presentation of the FY19 Budget, we
are suggesting May 19. This will give the departments time to prepare their presentations. The
poll and calendars for April and May are attached for your convenience.
Your consideration is appreciated.
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KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION
MARCH 12, 2018 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR CHRISTINE HUTCHINSON, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hutchinson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Hutchinson led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll Call
Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: Chair C. Hutchison, Vice-Chair N. DuPerron, M. Dunn,
G. Greenberg, B. Peters, C. Crandall, J. Desimone
Commissioners absent: None.
Staff/Council Liaison present: City Manager P. Ostrander, Council Member J. Glendening
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner DuPerron MOVED to approve the agenda with the addition of 5b. Wake Zones.
Commissioner Crandall SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. January 8, 2018
MOTION:
Commissioner DuPerron MOVED to approve the meeting summary of January 8, 2018; and
Commissioner Crandall SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
b. February 12, 2018
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MOTION:
Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve the meeting summary of February 12, 2018; and
Commissioner DuPerron SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Discussion – Defining Roles & Responsibilities
It was suggested to table the discussion of defining the Harbor Commission’s roles and
responsibilities until September.
MOTION:
Commissioner DuPerron MOVED to postpone discussion of Commission Roles and
Responsibilities until September and Commissioner Crandall SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections; SO ORDERED.
b. Wake Zones
MOTION:
Commissioner Crandall MOVED to post a No Wake Zone sign at the entrance of the river, provide
information in the dipnet brochure, add to the Dipnet app, and informational signs at the City of
Kenai boat launch and Commissioner Desimone SECONDED the motion.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation – Capital Improvement Program Priorities
MOTION:
Commissioner DuPerron MOVED to postpone discussion of Capital Improvement Program
Priorities until the next meeting. Commissioner Greenberg SECONDED the motion. There were
no objections; SO ORDERED.
7. REPORTS
a. Public Works Director – City Manager Ostrander reported:
• The Board of Fisheries and the Upper Cook Inlet Finfish meeting would be in
Kenai in 2020, something that had been of interest to have here for the last 20
years;
• The feasibility report for the Bluff Erosion Project would not meet the deadline
of April 30 due to the delay in approval for federal funding, however, the project
is supported by the congregational delegation and he was optimistic the report
would be complete by mid-summer; and
• The City Dock did not yet have a concessionaire for this year, Copper River
Seafoods would not being doing it; options forward were being discussed.
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b. Commission Chair – Hutchison noted the discussion of the No Wake Zone signs
was instrumental and she looked forward to the progress and continuing
discussion on defining the Commission’s roles and responsibilities.
c. City Council Liaison – Council Member Glendening reported on the February 7
Council Meeting actions and provided an update on the plans with displaying the
renovated Kenai Fire Truck.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – April 9, 2018
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioners expressed thanks for the discussion regarding the No Wake Zones.
Commissioner DuPerron noted the upcoming Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on April 19.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Council Member Glendening expressed gratitude for the commissioners’ time and enthusiasm.
11. INFORMATION ITEMS – None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:52
p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
_____________________________________
Jacquelyn Kennedy
Deputy City Clerk
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KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MARCH 1, 2018 – 7:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR CHARLIE STEPHENS, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Stephens called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Stephens led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll Call
Commissioners present: C. Stephens, J. Joanis, N. Widmayer
Commissioners absent: T. Wisniewski, J. Halstead, S. Kisena, F. Perez
Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks & Rec Director B. Frates, Council Member H.
Knackstedt
No quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. February 1, 2018
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Draft FY2019 / 2020 / 2021 Capital Improvement Projects
6. NEW BUSINESS – None.
7. REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director
b. Commission Chair
c. City Council Liaison
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – April 5, 2018
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9. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
12. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
_____________________________________
Jacquelyn Kennedy
Deputy City Clerk
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KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 14, 2018 - 7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVENUE, KENAI, ALASKA
http://www.kenai.city
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
Commission Chair Twait called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Commission Chair Twait led those assembled in the Pledge of the Allegiance.
b. Roll Call
Commissioners present: Chair J. Twait, Vice-Chair R. Springer, J. Halstead, K.
Peterson, V. Askin, D. Fikes, G. Greenberg
Commissioners absent: None.
Staff/Council Liaison present: City Manager P. Ostrander, City Clerk J. Heinz, Planning
Assistant W. Anderson, Council Liaison H. Knackstedt
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Halstead
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
d. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the consent agenda and Commissioner Halstead
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the
Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless a Commission 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.
e. *Excused absences – None.
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2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 14, 2018 and February 28, 2018.
The minutes were approved by the Consent Agenda.
3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: (10 minutes) None scheduled.
4. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: (3 minutes) None.
5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: None.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. Resolution PZ2018-05 - Application for a Conditional Use Permit to operate an
approximately 984 square-foot Marijuana Cultivation Facility, Standard, within an
existing approximately 1,216 square foot detached garage; located on the property
known as 505 Ames Rd., Kenai, AK 99611, and further described as a portion of the
NW1/4SW1/4, Section1, Township 5 North, Range 11 West. Application submitted by:
Janna Karvonen, d/b/a Lone Fox Farms LLC, P.O. Box 393, Sterling, AK 99672.
[Clerk’s Note: Commissioner Fikes joined the meeting at 7:06 p.m.]
City Manager Ostrander reviewed the staff report, which was provided in the packet, noting the
marijuana cultivation facility would occupy an existing detached garage, reviewed the findings
relevant to the criteria for issuance pointing out that the Conditional Use Permit could be approved
with the following conditions:
• Further development of the property shall conform to all State and local regulations;
• A building permit will be required for the remodeling of the Commercial Marijuana
Establishment as shown on the submitted floor plan;
• Prior to operation of the Marijuana Cultivation Facility, Standard, the property owner
shall submit a copy of an approved Business License issued by the State of Alaska,
Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development;
• Prior to operation of the Marijuana Cultivation Facility, Standard, the property owner
shall submit a copy of the approved and fully executed license or the Marijuana
Cultivation Facility, Standard. The applicant shall comply with all regulations as
stipulated by the State of Alaska Marijuana Control Board;
• Other than a 1.5 foot x 2 foot sign near the main entrance of the building that will
contain the name if the business, no signs will be placed on the subject parcel or on
the subject Commercial Marijuana Establishment, which will advertise its use on the
property;
• All security lighting for the Commercial Marijuana Establishment shall be downcast
and shielded;
• Pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code Section 14.20.330(e), the Commercial Marijuana
Establishment shall not emit an odor that is detectable by the public from outside the
Commercial Marijuana Establishment;
• The Commercial Marijuana Establishment may not increase in square footage
without a new or amended Conditional Use Permit;
• Pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code Section 14.20.150(f), the applicant shall submit
an Annual Report to the City of Kenai.
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MOTION:
Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ2018-05 with staff
recommendations and Commissioner Halstead SECONDED the motion.
Chairman Twait opened the floor for public testimony.
Tim Flick spoke in opposition suggesting it would impair property values; expressed concern with
the unknown outlet of the floor drain; also expressed concern that it was a Landlord/Tenant
situation.
Casey Bierner inquired about a petition of neighbors stopping the Commercial Marijuana
Establishment from operating.
Phil Daniel spoke in opposition noting he had small children and was concerned with the proximity
of the establishment to the property line; asked if a condition could be added for a privacy fence
to keep children from accessing property.
Tim Flick pointed out that Alaska Department of Transportation was doing construction on Beaver
Loop Road and was doing a lot of clearing; expressed concern that the establishment would be
seen from the road.
There being no one else wishing to be heard, public comment was closed.
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to amend by requiring a six-foot slatted screening fence on the
back and side lot area as appropriately deemed by land management and Commissioner Askin
SECONDED the motion.
It was noted the fence was to provide for screening for children in the neighborhood.
Removal of naturally screening trees to construct a fence and setting precedence for requiring a
fence were discussed.
The motion was withdrawn with approval of the second.
The unknown outlet of the floor drain and the location of restroom facilities for employees were
discussed.
Commissioner Springer noted he disagreed with Administration with regard to values of adjoining
properties stating that, in his opinion as a Real Estate Broker, the values would be impaired as
potential buyers are made aware of marijuana facilities in disclosure statements and if there was
one aspect of a neighborhood a buyer didn’t like, they wouldn’t purchase the property. He pointed
out that during work sessions where the Commission was creating guidelines, they recommended
marijuana establishments not be allowed in residential areas and that had been changed to
permitted by Conditional Use Permit; suggested readdressing the issue.
Commissioner Greenberg noted the standard cultivation license provided for unlimited square
footage and didn’t think a standard license was appropriate for a garage in a residential area; was
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more appropriate as an industrial use.
It was clarified that the license was held by the tenant and without a marijuana establishment
license, the facility could not be operated by anyone else. It was further clarified that the
Conditional Use Permit was associated with the property and was transferrable so, if another
licensee came in, the Conditional Use Permit could be transferred.
Commissioner Fikes expressed concerns with the tenant/landlord situation, with the unknown
drain outlet and the potential use of pesticides, and the industrial type use with no means of
screening or buffering.
Commission Chair Twait pointed out that use of pesticides was not in the scope of the
Commission’s concern.
It was pointed out that if Commissioners intended to deny the Permit, the decision needed to be
based on something in the code and drainage out of a floor drain was not a criteria in code.
VOTE:
YEA: Peterson, Twait, Greenberg
NAY: Fikes, Springer, Halstead, Askin
MOTION FAILED.
Chairman Twait noted there was a 15-day appeal period.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
8. NEW BUSINESS: None
9. PENDING ITEMS: None
10. REPORTS:
a. City Council – Council Member Knackstedt reviewed the action agenda from the March 7
City Council meeting and added the City was recruiting for Public Works Director and
reviewing the candidates for the City Planner. He also pointed out that that denying a
Conditional Use Permit required the decision to be based on findings and code; suggested
the Commission have discussions and request Administration’s help drafting defendable
code changes and forward to Council to adopt.
b. Borough Planning – Commissioner Fikes noted that on March 12 the Commission
approved two Conditional Use Permits in the water habitat district to improve a walkway
and place structures; postponed a third Conditional Use Permit for the purpose of
requesting more information; approved a Conditional Use Permit for material extraction in
the Happy Valley area.
c. Administration – City Manager Ostrander reported on the following:
• Alaska Department of Corrections work camp at PacStar for inmates may require a
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change of use; not pursuing program immediately;
• Alaska Gas line Development Corporation looking at feasibility of extending the City’s
water lines six miles north; found it to be feasible with added wells; will insure no
negative impacts to residents if the decision is made to move forward;
• The Alaska Board of Fisheries agreed to hold their 2020 meeting in the Kenai/Soldotna
area; thanked Mayor Gabriel for participating in person;
• The new owner of the theater and fun center was getting started on improvements to
screen rooms and the fun center;
• The Bluff Erosion project was moving forward again; April 30 deadline will be missed
but not delayed by much.
11. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Jim Glendening pointed out that when there were issues with gravel pits, he brought forth an
ordinance to change the code and suggested the same in the case of marijuana; also suggested
an at ease to deliberate or postponement if more information was needed.
Phil Daniel asked about mailed notices; it was clarified that one was mailed to him but his address
had not been updated with the Borough. He urged the Commission to consider looking at
residential zoned areas and only permitting the smaller, limited cultivation.
12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – None.
13. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION: March 28, 2018
14. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS
Commissioner Askin suggested scheduling a work session to discuss code amendments relevant
to marijuana establishments.
Commissioners Halstead and Greenberg echoed Commissioner Askin’s concerns.
Commissioner Springer thanked the Commission for listening to his opposition. Suggested
revisiting the code; a lot of commercial vacancies that could easily house the facilities rather than
their being in residential neighborhoods where he believed it would affect real estate values.
Commissioner Fikes clarified she felt the establishment would negatively impact property values
with the size being impactful.
Commissioner Twait asked Administration to have a work session to discuss marijuana
establishments at 6pm on March 28th.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Minutes prepared and submitted by:
_____________________________
Jamie Heinz, CMC
City Clerk
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PURCHASE ORDERS BETWEEN $2,500.00 AND $15,000.00 FOR COUNCIL REVIEW
COUNCIL MEETING OF: APRIL 4, 2018
VENDOR DESCRIPTION DEPT.
RANDY'S GLASS OPS DOOR REPAIRS AIRPORT
ACCOUNT AMOUNT
REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 7 ,370.00
APRIL 4, 2018
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL/REVISIONS
REQUESTED REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA/PACKET:
ACTION
Remove Item G.2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
Add to Item F.1 . Ordinance No. 3011-2018
• Correction Email from Councilor Molloy
• Email Comments from Residents
• Memo from City Clerk
REQUESTED BY
City Clerk
City Clerk
From:
To:
Cc :
Bob Molloy
Jamje Hejnz
Jacaue !yn Kennedy
Subject: Lay Down for ORD No. 3011 -2018
Wednesday, Apri l 04, 2018 8:31 :43 AM Date:
Hi Jamie:
I made an error in the clean version on page 14 of the electronic packet. The potential proposed
amendment to KMC 14.20.290(a) is:
(4) any person who was entitled under KMC 14 .2 0.280(c) to notice by mail of a public hearing on
an application for the action or determination ;
The phrase "and who states that the procedure for property owner notification did not comply w ith
KMC 14.20.280(c)" should not have been included in the clean version. The clean version is:
Clean Version:
14.20.290 Appeals -Board of Adjustment.
(a) Any person(s) aggrieved by a final decision of the administrative official or
Commission and a party of record may file an appeal. The appeal shall be heard by the
Kenai City Council acting as the Board of Adjustment. To be a "person(s) aggrieved " by a
final decision of the administrative official or Commission the person must be: ( 1) the
appli cant for the action taken or determination, or the owner of the property that is the
subject of the action or determination under appeal; or (2) the administrat ive official ; or (3) a
legal occupant or owner of an interest in real property who states that the decision of the
administrative official or Commission has or cou ld have an adverse effect on the legal
occupant or owner's use or enjoyment of the property or on the value of the property
interest asserted. A legal occupant is an occupant with a current rental or lease agreement
executed by the owner, or owner's agent, of the real property in question . An interest that is
no different from that of the general public is not sufficient to make a person aggrieved ; or
(4) any person who was entitled under KMC 14 .20.280(c) to notice by mail of a public
hearing on an application for the action or determination; or (5) a resident of the City of
Kenai who is a party of record . To be a "party of record," a person, legal entity or
government agency, must state that the person , legal entity or gove rnment agency
partic ip ated with either ora l or written comments submitted before or at a hearing held by
the planning and zo ning commission or held by the administrative official making a final
decision .
Plea se make this a l ay down for tonight's Council Meeting. Thank you .
Bob Mo lloy
Council Member
From :
To:
Subject:
Date:
Jenny,
mjron@acsalaska.net
Jamie Hejnz
prop osed ordinance 3011 -2018
Wedn esday, April 04, 20 18 10 :05:38 AM
Per ou r phone conversation please pass this on to the City Council members for
tonights meeting
Best Regards,
Ron Roga lsky
Kenai City Council Members:
We are writing to urge you to vote no tonight on the proposed ordinance 3011-2018
which would restrict our rights to future appeals process'.
Thank You for your consideration ,
Ron Rogalsky
MJ Loveland
945 Ames Rd
Kenai
9073989238
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
kkelso@alaska .net
Jam je Hei nz
City Council Ordinance 3011-2018
Tuesda y, April 03, 2018 8:56:57 PM
Dear Counci l Members,
We are writing to strongly oppose City Council Ordinance 3011-2018. This ordinance attempts to lim it the power
of the individual and undermines the tenets of democracy. Please vote no on Ordinance 3011-2018.
Sincerely,
Richard and Kellie Kelso
408 Rogers Rd
Kenai , AK 99611
MEMORANDUM
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210 Fidalgo Ave , Kenai , Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone : (907) 283-75351 Fax: (907) 283-3014
www. kenai .city
TO:
FROM:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
Jamie Heinz, City Clerk
DATE: April 3, 2018
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 3011-2018-Board of Adjustment Procedures
I was asked to provide the cost. paid by the City, of the most recent Board of Adjustment matter,
Mel ntoshfT unseth.
The total was $4855.85
The breakdown is as follows:
Staff time = $3870.19
Postage= $33.40
Materials = $784.50
Ads= $167.76
Staff time was approximately 55 hours compiled from five staff members; No City Council
Member time was included in the breakdown .
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ACTION AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 4, 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)
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per
speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None.
E. MINUTES
1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA.*Regular Meeting of March 21, 2018
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
1. ENACTED. 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. (Council Members Pettey and Knackstedt)
[Clerk’s Note: This Item was Postponed to this Meeting from the March 21, 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.
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April 4, 2018
3. INTRODUCED BY CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING 04/18/2018.
*Ordinance No. 3013-2018 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by
$286,288 in the Airport Special Revenue and Airport Terminal Improvements Capital
Project Funds for Increased Costs Associated with Phase II of the Project to Design
the Airport Terminal Rehabilitation Project and Authorizing a Contract Amendment
with Wince-Corthell-Bryson for Completion of Phase II of the Project’s
Design. (Administration)
4. INTRODUCED BY CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING 04/18/2018.
*Ordinance No. 3014-2018 – Making Housekeeping Amendments to KMC Section
3.25.060- Adoption Procedure, 3.25.090- Protective Custody, 3.30.030-Quarantine of
Individual Animal, 4.25.020- Fee Schedule, 12.25.030- Leaving of Junk or Illegally
Parked Vehicles, 13.30.090-Sign Bearing the Legend, 18.25.030 – Inspection Fee,
and 23.50.010- Employee Classification. (Legal and City Clerk)
5. SPECIAL MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR 05/14/18 AND 05/15/18 AT 6:00 P.M.
Action/Approval – Schedule a Special Meeting to Conduct Annual Performance
Evaluations for the City Attorney, City Clerk, and City Manager. (City Clerk)
6. WORK SESSION SCHEDULED FOR 05/19/18 AT 9:00 A.M. Action/Approval –
Schedule a Work Session to Review and Discuss the Fiscal Year 2019 City of Kenai
Budget. (City Clerk)
7. Discussion – Harbor Commission’s Recommendation for Wake Zone Signs at the
Mouth of the Kenai River. (City Manager)
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.
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M. PENDING ITEMS – None.
N. ADJOURNMENT
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INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Purchase Orders between $2,500 and $15,000 for Council Review
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.
CITY OF KENAI
NOTICE OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ADOPTED AT THE APRIL 4, 2018
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the City of Kenai Council passed the following Ord inance(s )
and/or Resolution(s) at the above-referenced meeting .
1. ENACTED. 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 .
(Council Members Pettey and Knackstedt)
Copies of the ordinances and /or resolutions are available in the Office of the Kenai City Clerk.
Please be advised, subject to legal limitations, ordinances and/or resolutions may have been
amended by the Council prior to adoption without further public notice.