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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-06-06 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING JUNE 6, 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 June 6, 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 Robert Molloy (telephonic) Henry Knackstedt Tim Navarre Jim Glendening Mike Boyle (absent) 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 Mayor Gabriel noted the following modifications to the agenda: Add the following items to the Consent Agenda: G. 12. First Amendment to Agreement for Janitorial Services for Kenai City Hall between the City of Kenai and Integrity Janitorial, LLC G. 13. First Amendment to Agreement for Janitorial Services for Kenai Airport between the City of Kenai and Precious Janitorial Ind. G. 14. First Amendment to Agreement for Janitorial City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 2 of 13 June 6, 2018 Services for Kenai Visitor and Cultural Center between the City of Kenai and Precious Janitorial Ind. G. 15. First Amendment to Agreement for Janitorial Services for Kenai Community Library between the City of Kenai and Precious Janitorial Ind. G. 16. First Amendment to Agreement for Janitorial Services for Kenai Police Department between the City of Kenai and Precious Janitorial Ind. MOTION: Vice Mayor Navarre MOVED to approve the agenda with the requested revisions and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Glendening SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 4. Consent Agenda MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Vice Mayor Navarre SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS – None. C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS Linda Swarner thanked the City Council and Mayor for recognition at her retirement celebration. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 3022-2018 - Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2018 and Ending June 30, 2019 And Committing $750,000 of General Fund, Fund Balance For Capital Improvements, Amending The Salary Schedule In Kenai Municipal Code Chapter 23.55 - Pay Plan, Amending Employee Classifications In Kenai Municipal Code Chapter 23.50, And Amending Police Department Qualification Pay In Kenai Municipal Code Chapter 23.55. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 3 of 13 June 6, 2018 • Substitute Ordinance No. 3022-2018 MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance 3022-2018 and Council Member Glendening SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing. Linda Swarner thanked the Administration and City Council for the work put into the budget; commended Administration for adding a Human Resource Director and encouraged a hiring a human resource professional for the position. There being no one else wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. MOTION TO AMEND: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to amend Ordinance 3022-2018 by substitution. Vice Mayor Navarre SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. Administration was thanked for their work on the budget. It was noted the work session was time well spent for explaining the budget. It was suggested that the Council be proactive on concepts for fundraising for the Bluff Erosion Project as well as the potential boom if the Alaska LNG Project is built. Senior Connections was thanked for their support for the senior center. Support for the Human Resource Director was reiterated noting the position is seen as an expenditure but the position could save money in the end helping with managing staff properly. Appreciation was expressed for Administration’s foresight on the borough-wide sales tax issue. VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION: YEA: Molloy, Gabriel, Navarre, Glendening, Knackstedt, Pettey NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. Ordinance No. 3023-2018 – Increasing FY2018 General Fund Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $13,747 and FY2019 General Fund Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $35,996 in the General Fund Parks, Recreation and Beautification Department for the Receipt of a Grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency Passed through the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation for Bacteria Level Monitoring on the City’s Beaches During the 2018 - 2019 Personal Use Fishery. MOTION: City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 4 of 13 June 6, 2018 Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3023-2018 and Vice Mayor Navarre SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing. Branden Bornemann, Kenai Watershed Council, noted their organization received most of the funds from the grant and appreciated the opportunity to work with the City on monitoring. There being no one else wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. VOTE: YEA: Molloy, Gabriel, Pettey, Navarre, Glendening, Knackstedt NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 3. Resolution No. 2018-22 – Approving a Lease of Airport Reserve Lands Between the City of Kenai and Hilcorp Alaska, Inc., for Lot Five (5), Block One (1), FBO Subdivision and Lot Six (6), Block One (1), FBO Subdivision. MOTION: Vice Mayor Navarre MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2018-22 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Knackstedt SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. Hilcorp was thanked for their willingness to build a hangar in Kenai. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 4. Resolution No. 2018-23 – Approving the Purchase of Two Police Vehicles through State of Alaska Equipment Fleet Contract Pricing at a Total Cost of $71,861, Effective July 1, 2018. MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2018-23 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 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: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 5. Resolution No. 2018-24 – Amending its Comprehensive Schedule of Rates, Charges, and Fees to Incorporate Rental Rates for Airport Reserve Parcels Pursuant to KMC 21.10.090. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 5 of 13 June 6, 2018 MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2018-24 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 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: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 6. Resolution No. 2018-25 – Fixing the Rate of Levy of Property Tax for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2018 and Ending June 30, 2019. MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2018-25 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Vice Mayor Navarre SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. Administration was thanked for utilizing resources well and keeping the property taxes at the same rate. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 7. Resolution No. 2018-26 – Authorizing a Contract with Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska to Provide Employee Health Care to City Employees Effective July 1, 2018. MOTION: Vice Mayor Navarre MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2018-26 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Knackstedt SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. Clarification was provided that plan changes and negotiation kept the increase to 7.8% as opposed to the 19% initially proposed and Administration reviewed other coverages with the City’s broker; providers, products, and network options were looked at. It was noted the City’s goal was to provide quality health care to retain quality employees. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 8. Resolution No. 2018-27 – Authorizing Renewal of the City’s Insurance Coverage with Alaska Public Entity Insurance for July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. MOTION: City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 6 of 13 June 6, 2018 Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2018-27 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 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: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 9. Resolution No. 2018-28 – Amending its Comprehensive Schedule of Rates, Charges, and Fees to Incorporate Changes to be Adopted in the FY2019 Budget Process to Include Adjusting Monthly Rental Rates at Vintage Pointe and Increasing Fees at the Kenai Municipal Airport. MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2018-28 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Vice Mayor 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 fee increases were cost recovery as the rates had been well below market value. It was pointed out that once the Terminal Rehabilitation Project was completed the City would have an opportunity to renegotiate contracts again to catch the fees up with market value. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 10. Resolution No. 2018-29 – Amending its Comprehensive Schedule of Rates, Charges, and Fees to Incorporate Changes to the City’s Animal Control Fees. MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2018-29 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Vice Mayor Navarre SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 11. Resolution No. 2018-30 – Authorizing a Budget Transfer within the General Fund Legislative to Parks, Recreation & Beautification Departments to Purchase Supplies for the Construction of a Display Pavilion for the City’s Historic Fire Truck. MOTION: Vice Mayor Navarre MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2018-30 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Glendening SECONDED the motion. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 7 of 13 June 6, 2018 Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. Clarification was provided that the selected location was the best option; Mayor Williams would discuss the location with the Public W orks Director and Building Inspector to ensure nothing was missed. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 12. Resolution No. 2018-31 – Authorizing a Budget Transfer for Repairs to the Heating and Ventilation Controls at the Airport Operations Facility. MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2018-31 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Glendening SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed. Appreciation was expressed for the repairs. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 13. Resolution No. 2018-32 – Awarding an Agreement to Cook Inlet Spill Prevention and Response, Inc. for the Use of the Cranes, Offices, and Operating Area at the Kenai Boating Facility. MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2018-32 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Glendening 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 fuel dispensing was not a part of the contract. Administration was thanked for finding a lessee for the space. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. E. MINUTES 1.*Special Meeting of May 14, 2018 Approved by the consent agenda. 2.*Special Meeting of May 15, 2018 Approved by the consent agenda. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 8 of 13 June 6, 2018 3.*Regular Meeting of May 16, 2018 Approved by the consent agenda. 4.*Work Session of May 19, 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 over $15,000. Approved by the consent agenda. 3. *Ordinance No. 3024-2018 – Increasing Estimated Revenue and Appropriations in the General and Airport Special Revenue Funds for FY2018 Fire Department Overtime in Excess of Budgeted Amounts. Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for June 20, 2018. 4. *Ordinance No. 3025-2018 – Amending Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.330 – Standards for Commercial Marijuana Establishments and Amending Kenai Municipal Code Chapter 14.22.010 – Land Use Table, to Prohibit Standard Marijuana Cultivation Facilities in Residential Zones. Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for June 20, 2018. 5. *Ordinance No. 3026-2018 – Authorizing the Sale of Real Property Described as Lot Six (6) A, Block One (1), Gusty Subdivision, according to Plat 86-76, City-Owned Airport Property Located Outside the Airport Reserve to Pingo Properties, Inc. and Geoffrey M. Graves. Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for June 20, 2018. 6. *Ordinance No. 3027-2018 – Authorizing the Sale of Real Property Described as Lot Four (4)A, Block Three (3), Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park Subdivision, 2014 Replat, City-Owned Airport Land Located Outside the Airport Reserve, to Schilling Rentals, a Partnership Owned by David and Michael Schilling. Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for June 20, 2018. 7. *Ordinance No. 3028-2018 – Amending Kenai Municipal Code 23.25.060 – Overtime, 23.30.050 – Business Hours and Hours of Work, and 23.40.020 – Holidays to Eliminate the Shift Schedule for the Sewer Treatment Plant Employees. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 9 of 13 June 6, 2018 Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for June 20, 2018. 8. *Ordinance No. 3029-2018 – Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the General and Airport Land Sales Permanent Funds to Transfer Earnings in Excess of Budgeted Amounts to the City’s General and Airport Special Revenue Fund. Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for June 20, 2018. 9. *Ordinance No. 3030-2018 – Increasing Estimate Revenues and Appropriations in the Municipal Roadway Improvement Capital Project Fund by the Proceed Amount from the Sale of Tract A, Dragseth Subdivision 2016 Addition, according to the Official Plat thereof, Under Plat No. 2016-22, Filed in the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, including All Improvements thereon as Previously Approved in Ordinance No. 2957-2017 (Substitute). Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for June 20, 2018. 10. *Ordinance No. 3031-2018 – Amending Kenai Municipal Code 23.10.020- Unclassified Service, to Allow Greater Flexibility in Certain City Benefits Received by the City Manager, Attorney, And Clerk, for Purposes of Recruitment and Retention. Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for June 20, 2018. 11. *Ordinance No. 3032-2018 – Increasing Estimated Revenue and Appropriations in the Water & Sewer Fund tor Utility Costs in Excess of Budgeted Amounts. Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for June 20, 2018. 12. Action/Approval – First Amendment to Agreement for Janitorial Services for Kenai City Hall between the City of Kenai and Integrity Janitorial, LLC. [Clerk’s Note: This item was added to the Consent Agenda during Approval of the Agenda] Approved by the consent agenda. 13. Action/Approval – First Amendment to Agreement for Janitorial Services for Kenai Airport between the City of Kenai and Precious Janitorial Ind. [Clerk’s Note: This item was added to the Consent Agenda during Approval of the Agenda] Approved by the consent agenda. 14. Action/Approval – First Amendment to Agreement for Janitorial Services for Kenai Visitor and Cultural Center between the City of Kenai and Precious Janitorial Ind. [Clerk’s Note: This item was added to the Consent Agenda during Approval of the Agenda] Approved by the consent agenda. 15. Action/Approval – First Amendment to Agreement for Janitorial Services for Kenai Community Library between the City of Kenai and Precious Janitorial Ind. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 10 of 13 June 6, 2018 [Clerk’s Note: This item was added to the Consent Agenda during Approval of the Agenda] Approved by the consent agenda. 16. Action/Approval – First Amendment to Agreement for Janitorial Services for Kenai Police Department between the City of Kenai and Precious Janitorial Ind. [Clerk’s Note: This item was added to the Consent Agenda during Approval of the Agenda] Approved by the consent agenda. 17. Ac tion/Approval – Special Use Permit to Empire Airlines, Inc., for Aircraft Parking on the Apron. MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to suspend the rules and combine agenda items G.17, G.18, G.19, and G.20 together and Council Member Glendening SECONDED the motion. VOTE: YEA: Molloy, Gabriel, Pettey, Navarre, Glendening, Knackstedt NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve the Special Use Permits listed in agenda items G.17, G.18, G.19, and G.20 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Vice Mayor Navarre SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 18. Action/Approval – Special Use Permit to CPD Alaska, LLC for Aviation Fueling on the Apron. [Clerk’s Note: This item was combined with items G.17, G.19, and G.20 and approved in one motion.] 19. Action/Approval – Special Use Permit to United Parcel Service Co., Inc. for Aircraft Loading and Parking on the Apron [Clerk’s Note: This item was combined with items G.17, G.18, and G.20 and approved in one motion.] 20. Action/Approval – Special Use Permit to Everts Air Fuel, Inc. for Aircraft Loading and Parking. [Clerk’s Note: This item was combined with items G.17, G.18, and G.19 and approved in one motion.] City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 11 of 13 June 6, 2018 H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging – June meeting canceled; next meeting July 12 2. Airport Commission – No report; next meeting June 14. 3. Harbor Commission – No report; next meeting June 11. It was noted the Rules and Responsibilities Sub-committee began their work and there was optimism for successful resolution of the discussion. 4. Parks and Recreation Commission – No report; next meeting June 7. It was noted that the commission didn’t meet in July and the following meeting would be in August. 5. Planning and Zoning Commission – It was reported that on May 23, the Commission recommended approval of a lease to Jim Doyle for Weaver Brothers and discussed scheduling a work session for future amendments to commercial marijuana establishments; next meeting June 13. 6. Beautification Committee – A reminder for Volunteer Plant Day was provided; next meeting September 10. 7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee – No report. I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayor Gabriel reported on the following: • Congratulated the Kenai Boys Soccer team for taking championship; • Attended the Employee Appreciation Party; noted the great entertainment; • Attended Tommy Carver’s retirement party; • Provided a reminder for the upcoming Kenai Peninsula Air Fair; • Noted former resident Tom Ackerly recently passed. J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager – P. Ostrander reported on the following: • Noted Administration was holding off on the informational wake signs after the public comments from the May 16 meeting; the speakers were attending the Harbor Commission Meeting on June 11; • Noted the significant shift in the budget document which was a substantial amount of work to create each department’s documents; thanked staff and the Finance Director for their work; • Met with consultants regarding the Terminal Rehabilitation Project; consultants will present the project to Council on June 20; • Met with Senator Sullivan’s Chief of Staff to discuss the Bluff Erosion project; • Met with airport tenants to hear their concerns regarding the rehabilitation designs; • Attended the Employee Appreciation Party noting the incredible participation and organization effort; • Noted the Boys and Girls Club was the only proposer on the Recreation Center Management Agreement and were in negotiations for fees; City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 12 of 13 June 6, 2018 • Were in ongoing discussions with the owners of the golf course; possibly restructuring lease; • Noted an updated schedule for the Bluff Erosion Project had been received; the district will issue their recommendation by August, then to the regional office for recommendation and finally headquarters for a decision. 2. City Attorney – S. Bloom reported on continuing education required for his licensure and the conferences he attends including Alaska Bar Association, Kenai Bar Association, American Bar Association, Alaska Municipal Attorney’s Association, and International Municipal Lawyers Association; noted he sat on the Small Community Committee of the International Municipal Lawyers Association. Further reported the Administrative Assistant was a member of the Alaska Paralegal Association and had recently participated in a conference. 3. City Clerk – J. Heinz provided an overview of recent International Institute of Municipal Clerks training and upcoming Northwest Clerks Institute training; also noted the Deputy Clerk was at Northwest Clerks Institute. Further reported that any ballot propositions to be put before the voters needed to be adopted by August 16. K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker) None. 2. Council Comments Vice Mayor Navarre reported he congratulated Tommy Carver on his way to the slope; the City had a tremendous asset in its employees. Noted he would be calling in for June 20 and July 5 meetings. Thanked the City Manager for amendments on the parcels of property to be sold; considering moving that the appraisals be borne by City of Kenai on both parcels. Council Member Pettey noted she attended the Employee Appreciation Party and thanked Parks and Recreation for their efforts. Council Member Glendening suggested in the future, Council engage in the budget process earlier; reported that he sat on the Kenai Peninsula Borough’s Alaska Liquefied Natural Gasline Project Advisory Committee and that the City Planner had been appointed as an alternate noting she would be a good addition. Council Member Knackstedt noted he attended the Employee Appreciation Party and Tommy Carver’s retirement party. Thanked the Airport for the Air Fair t-shirts; noted he helped get the Air Fair going 18 years ago and was looking forward to a nice day at the airport. 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 June 6, 2018. City of Kenai Council Meeting June 6, 2018 Page 13 of 13