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Home My WebLink About2018-04-18 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL — REGULAR MEETING APRIL 18, 2018 — 6:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 MAYOR BRIAN GABRIEL, PRESIDING MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on April 18, 2018, in City Hall Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Mayor Gabriel called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Gabriel led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll Call There were present: Brian Gabriel, Mayor Henry Knackstedt (absent) Jim Glendening Glenese Pettey A quorum was present. Also in attendance were: Paul Ostrander, City Manager Scott Bloom, City Attorney Jamie Heinz, City Clerk 3. Agenda Approval Robert Molloy Tim Navarre Mike Boyle Mayor Gabriel noted the following modifications to the agenda and packet: Add to Item D.1 Remove Item G.2 MOTION: Ordinance No. 3013-2018 • Drawings • Councilor Knackstedt's Comments Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the agenda with the requested revisions to the agenda and packet and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 4. Consent Agenda MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non -controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS Chelsea Plagge, KPBSD Student — Overview of Skills USA Competition, an Opportunity for Students to Learn Hands on Skills. Chelsea Plagge, KPBSD Student, provided an overview of the Skills USA Program competition that she participated in, explaining the trade competitions ranged from welding to culinary; she participated in the culinary competition and after winning regional and state competitions, she was raising funds for and traveling to Kentucky to compete in the National competition. MOTION: Council Member Boyle MOVED to donate $500 to Kenai Central High School Skills USA for travel expenses. Council Member Navarre SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. VOTE: There being no objections; SO ORDERED. 2. Mayzie Potton and Leah Johnson, KPBSD Students — Overview of their "T -Books" Organization that fundraises to provide literature to schools and students in several communities. Mayzie Potton and Leah Johnson, KPBSD Students, provided an overview of their "T -Books" organization noting they provide books to underprivileged children and the program had been underway for several years; had been taken to Swaziland as a part of a mission trip they took; added that they will continue the program at their colleges after they graduate and were actively seeking a candidate to pass it off to at Kenai Central High School. C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS — None. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 2 of 7 April 18, 2018 D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 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 Win ce-CorthelI-Bryson for Completion of Phase II of the Project's Design. (Administration) MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance 3013-2018 and Council Member Navarre SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. Clarification was provided that the additional funds were needed due to unforeseen maintenance conditions. Design components were discussed and further clarification was provided that some components of the design were not grant eligible. VOTE: YEA: Molloy, Pettey, Boyle, Gabriel, Navarre, Glendening NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. 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) MOTION: Council Member Naverre MOVED to enact Ordinance 3014-2018 and Council Member Glendening SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. VOTE: YEA: Molloy, Pettey, Boyle, Gabriel, Navarre, Glendening NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 3 of 7 April 18, 2018 E. MINUTES 1.*Regular Meeting of April 4, 2018 Approved by the consent agenda. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None. G. NEW BUSINESS 1. "Action/Approval — Bills to be Ratified. Approved by the consent agenda. 2. *Action/Approval — Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000. Removed from the agenda during approval of the agenda. 3. *Action/Approval — Non -Objection to Liquor License Renewal for: • George's Casino Lounge • Pizza Hut • Wal-Mart Supercenter #4474 Approved by the consent agenda. 4. *Ordinance No. 3015-2018 — Accepting and Appropriating a Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant From the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service Passed Through the State of Alaska Division of Forestry for the Purchase of Forestry Firefighting Equipment. (Administration) Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for May 2, 2018. 5. *Ordinance No. 3016-2018 — Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $4,434.88 in the General Fund — Police Department for State Traffic Grant Overtime Expenditures. (Administration) Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for May 2, 2018. 6. *Ordinance No. 3017-2018 — Accepting Drug Seizure Funds Forfeited to the City in the Amount of $4,709.63 and Appropriating the Funds for the Purchase of Police Department Small Tools. (Administration) Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for May 2, 2018. 7. *Ordinance No. 3018-2018 — Amending Kenai Municipal Code Title 23 -Personnel Regulations, to Create a New Class of Employees Defined as "Department Head Service" that Includes Employees who Work at Will and are Compensated within A Salary Range Approved by the Council, and Making other Housekeeping Changes. (Council Member Navarre) City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 4 of 7 April 18, 2018 Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for May 2, 2018. 8. *Ordinance No. 3019-2018 — Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriation in the General and Municipal Roadway Improvements Capital Project Funds and Awarding A Contract To Complete The Ryan's Creek Outfall Repair Project To Foster Construction, Inc. (Administration) Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for May 2, 2018. 9. *Ordinance No. 3020-2018 — Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Water & Sewer Special Revenue and Water & Sewer Improvements Capital Project Funds and Authorizing a Change Order to the Contract with the State of Alaska Department of Transportation for the Project Entitled "Spur Highway Water Main Replacement — Spur Highway and Shotgun Drive". (Administration) Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for May 2, 2018. 10. Action/Approval — Approving a Special Use Permit to the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, for Aircraft Parking and Loading on the Apron. (Administration) MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve a Special Use Permit to the State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, for aircraft parking and loading on the apron and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. 11. Action/Approval — Consenting to Assignment of Kenai Municipal Airport Lease from Alaska Realty Group, Inc. to Mossy Oak Properties (Administration) MOTION: Council Member Navarre MOVED to consent to the assignment of Kenai Municipal Airport lease from Alaska Realty Group, Inc. to Mossy Oak Properties and Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. H. 1. Council on Aging — It was reported that at their April 12 meeting the Council discussed blinds, security cameras near artwork, capital improvement projects, and grants; next meeting May 10. 2. Airport Commission — It was reported that at their April 12 meeting the Commission discussed signage for Field of Flowers; next meeting May 10. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 5 of 7 April 18, 2018 3. Harbor Commission — It was reported that at their April 9 meeting the Commission made recommendations for capital improvement priorities and "no wake zone" signs; also requested the authorization for creation of a subcommittee for development of the Commission's roles and responsibilities; next meeting May 7. 4. Parks and Recreation Commission — No report; Next meeting May 3. 5. Planning and Zoning Commission — It was reported that on April 11, the Commission approved a lease amendment to allow an extension for the construction of a second hanger; also approved the transfer of a gravel pit Conditional Use Permit; next meeting April 25. Beautification Committee— It was reported that at their April 10 meeting the Committee reviewed flowers and designs for the upcoming season; also discussed winter static displays; next meeting May 8. 7. Mini -Grant Steering Committee — No report. REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayor Gabriel reported on the following: • Participated in St. Jude's telethon at the radio station; • Delivered a joint proclamation with Mayor Anderson proclaiming April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month; • Provided a reminder for the upcoming Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on April 19. J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS City Manager — P. Ostrander reported on the following: • Participated in a meeting with all city managers in the Kenai Peninsula Borough; • Attended the Harbor Commission meeting and is preparing a recommendation to be discussed the next Council meeting regarding "no wake zone" signs; • Was in the process of reviewing Airline Operating Agreements; • Participated in St. Judes telethon at the radio station; • Provided a Bluff Erosion Project Update noting he contacted the congressional delegation; project now fully funded on the federal side to conduct feasibility study; requesting a revised schedule from the Corps of Engineers. 2. City Attorney — No report. 3. City Clerk — J. Heinz reported another shred day was held on April 12 and would provide a full report on May 2. K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker) Cathy Heus noted that from time to time she has had trouble accessing packets and agendas on the website. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 6 of 7 April 18, 2018 Brent Hibbert provided an update from the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly noting they were beginning budget talks and were discussing methods to increase revenue. 2. Council Comments Vice Mayor Navarre noted he was looking forward to attending the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner and appreciated the high school kids' presentations earlier in the meeting. Council Member Pettey expressed gratitude that the Bluff Erosion Project was moving forward again and noted she was looking forward to attending the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. L. EXECUTIVE SESSION — None. M. PENDING ITEMS — None. N. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m. I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of April 18, 2018. �ENAIq a ie Heinz, CMC 0.0�� it Clerk �-"dw _ V tL ff vi �oVIV^/ City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 7 of 7 April 18, 2018