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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-12-19 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL -REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 19, 2018-6:00 P.M. A. CALL TO ORDER KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS . 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 MAYOR BRIAN GABRIEL, PRESIDI NG MINUTES A Regular Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on December 19, 2018, in City Hall Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Mayor Gabriel called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. 1 . Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Gabriel led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll Call There were present: Brian Gabriel, Mayor Henry Knackstedt Jim Glendening (absent) Glenese Pettey A quorum was present. Also in attendance were: Robert Molloy Tim Navarre Robert Peterkin **Tristan Summers, Student Representative Paul Ostrander, City Manager Scott Bloom, City Attorney Jamie Heinz, City Clerk 3. Agenda Approval Mayor Gabriel noted the following revisions to the agenda: Remove item 0 .7. Resolution No. 2018-71 MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the agenda with the requested revisions and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Peterkin SECONDED the motion . Clarification was provided that the resolution was being removed from the agenda due to lack of funding available for the project and it would come forth in a future ordinance. 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 for 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 1. Stormy Brown, City of Kenai Human Resources Director -Human Resources Director Introduction . Stormy Brown introduced herself as the new Human Resources Director noting she had been in the position for about a month and had been making her way to visit all of the departments. 2 . Barbara Miranda, Partnership Specialist-Road to 2020 Census Presentation. Barbara Miranda provided an overview of the goals, purpose, response options, complete count committees, and recruitment information for the upcoming 2020 Census. C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS Sara Pyhala noted the Biking in Kena i & Soldotna Citizen Group earned a Bronze designation for the cities of Kenai and Soldotna , discussed the application process involved, support they had from the cities, projects they developed prior to applying for the designation, and steps to advance the designation . Caitlin Vadla and Sarah Rhyner discussed community and civic engagement and their efforts to connect people with similar ideas to collaborate to bring the idea to completion . John Edison gave kudos to the City road crews after the recent snow events noting they did an outstanding job. He also noted the City parks looked beautiful and fireworks from the Christmas Comes to Kenai event were fantastic . David Chessick spoke about the City Dock , which was utilized by those on the West side of Cook Inlet and independent fishermen , and how inconvenient it was to have it closed this past summer. Ben Boettger noted he was working on an Alaska Transportation Alternatives Program grant for the Biking in Kenai and Soldotna Citizen Group to develop a trail on Bridge Access Road from Beaver Loop Road to Kenai Spur Highway. He indicated the grant was a pass through grant and required a match from the City. He added he hoped the City would adopt a future resolution agreeing to be sponsor. City of Kenai Council Meeting December 19, 2018 Page 2 of 8 D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 3046-2018 -Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Airport Fund and in the Airport Improvement Capital Project Fund for the 2019 Airfield Crack Sealing, Marking , and Minor Pavement Repair Project and Awarding a Contract to Wince-Corthell -Bryson Consult ing Engineers for Design Services . (Administration) • Substitute Ordinance No. 3046-2018 MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3046-2018 and Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion . Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing ; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment was closed . MOTION TO AMEND: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to amend by substitution . Vice Mayor Navarre SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. Clarification was provided on percentage and funding matches. VOTE ON THE MOTION AS AMENDED: YEA: Molloy, Gabriel, Peterkin , Navarre, Pettey, Knackstedt NAY: **Student Representative Summers: YEA MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. Resolut ion No . 2018-66 -Supporting the Kenai City Manager's or Designee 's Appointment to the Municipal Advisory Gas Project Review Board , as Supported by t he Cit ies of Seward, Homer, Soldotna, and Seldovia , as the Member Representing t he Interest of Cities of the Kenai Peninsula Borough . (Administration) MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No . 2018-66 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 . Wayne Ogle spoke in support of the resolution noting the Board had been in place fo r four years and , when the project got going , the Board would ramp up quickly. He also expressed gratitude for the support from all of the cities supporting the terminus of the project in Nikiski. Finally , he Ci ty of Kenai Co un cil Me eting December 19, 20 18 Page 3 of 8 noted that Kenai was mentioned as a part of project as a water source and Payment In Lieu of Taxes would be discussed by the Board; urged teamwork . VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 3. Resolution No. 2018-67 -Amending City Council Policy 2017-01, Procedures for the Use and Management of City Issued Mobile Devices, to Provide Procedures for the Student Representative and Make Other Housekeeping Amendments. (City Clerk) MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2018-67 and Council Member Peterkin SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested . 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. 4. Resolution No. 2018-68 -Awarding a Three-Year Contract for Microsoft Software Licensing. (Administration) MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2018-68 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. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 5 . Resolution No. 2018-69 -Authorizing a Sole Source Purchase Agreement for Proprietary Water Treatment Chemicals for the City's Water Treatment Plant to Nalco, an Ecolab Company. (Administration) MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2018-69 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy 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 vendor was the only supplier of the chemicals the City needed. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. City of Kena i Council Meeting Page 4 of 8 December 19, 2018 6. Resolution No. 2018-70 -Authorizing a Purchase Agreement Contract Extension for the Water and Waste Water Treatment Plants' Chemical Supply to Univar USA, Inc. (Administration) MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2018-70 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy 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. 7. Resolution No. 2018-71 -Authorizing the Award of a Construction Agreement for the Automated Flight Service Station Renovations Phase 3. (Administration) [Clerk 's Note: This item was removed from the agenda during approval of the agenda.] E . MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of December 5, 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 -Non-Objection to a Liquor License Renewal for The Bow, 2 Go Mart, and Playa Azul. (City Clerk) Approved by the consent agenda . 3. *Ordinance No. 3047-2018 -Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the General Fund, Public Works Administration Department for the Procurement of Engineering Services to Assess Damage Caused by the November 30, 2018 Southcentral Alaska Earthquake . (Administration) Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for 1/16/19. 4 . Action/Approval -Mayoral Nominations for Appointment to Parks and Recreation and Harbor Commissions. (City Clerk) MOTION: City of Kena i Council Meeting December 19, 2018 Page 5 of 8 Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to confirm the Mayor's nominations of Clyde Crandall for reappointment and Nate Berga for appointmen t to the Harbor Commission and Jennifer Joanis and Charlie Stephens for reappointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Vice Mayor Navarre SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. VOTE : There being no objections , SO ORDERED. 5. Action/App rova l -Second Amendment to Kenai Municipal Ai rport Vending Machine Concession Agreement. (Admin istration) MOTIO N: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve the second amendment to the Kenai Municipal Airport Vending Machine Concession Agreement and requested UNANI MOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging -It was reported that at their December 13 meeting the Council discussed security cameras at the Senior Center; next meeting January 10. 2. Airport Commission -It was reported that at their December 13 meeting the Commission discussed the second amendment to a vending machine concession agreement for Tyler Distributing Company. It was also reported there would be no holiday decorations this year due to const ruction ; next meeting January 10 . 3. Harbor Commission -It was reported that at their December 1 O meeting the Commission did a final review of potential code revisions, reviewing authority. Also discussed no wake buoys, recommended their schedule be amended , and heard about earthquake damage ; next meeting January 7. 4 . Parks and Recreation Commission -It was reported that at their December 6 meeting the Commission heard from the Biking in Kenai and Soldotna Citizen Group and discussed a rec reation calendar for 2019; next meeting January 3. 5 . Planning and Zoning Commission -It was reported that at their December 12 meeting Council Member Molloy presented a letter of recognition to Commissioner Peterson , thanking him for six years of service and approved a plat; next meeting January 9 . 6. Beautification Committee -No report; next meeting January 8. 7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee -No report. I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayo r Gabriel reported on the following: • Announced a Work Session scheduled for January 16 at 5:00 p.m . to re-examine investment methodology with Alaska Permanent Capital Management for permanent fund investments ; Ci ty of Kenai Council Meeting December 19 , 2018 Page 6 of 8 • Thanked Council Member Molloy for presenting the letter of recognition to Commissioner Peterson ; • Attended the Council Meet & Greet event hosted by the Kenai Chamber of Commerce; thanked the Chamber for organizing the event; and • Noted the upcoming Kenai vs. Soldotna alumni hockey game . J . ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager-P . Ostrander reported on the following : • Met with the new Executive Director of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe ; • The Airport Terminal Rehabilitation project would need more funding to remove asbestos which had been found but not identified in design ; and • Noted he was pursuing accelerated funding for the Bluff Erosion Project, discussing an option where the City fully funded the design so the project is positioned in front of others seeking federal funding; director report to be sig ned in January. 2 . City Attorney -No report. 3. City Clerk -J. Heinz reported on the website redesign noting final touches were being made to the page design; received the proof back on the redesigned v isitor guide, which looked great; and an ordinance would be coming forth for amendments to mobile food vendor licensing. K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker) John Edison noted he was excited to see the airport after its remodel. Mike Dunn t hanked the Council Liaisons and the work the Council d id for the City. 2. Council Comments All wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Council Member Knackstedt thanked the Chamber of Commerce for hosting the Meet and Greet with City Council. Council Member Molloy thanked everyone that came to the meeting and spoke during scheduled and unscheduled public comment; thanked Administration for the information that goes into the department reports each month ; thanked Council for the hard and diligent work on the matters that came before it this year. Student Representative Summers noted he enjoyed working with Council. Council Member Peterkin also thanked those that came to address Council. Council Member Glendening ex pressed gratitude for those sharing in sight; noted appreciation for his colleagues and their proactive work for the City; thanked staff for the ir hard work. City of Kenai Co un cil Meeting Dece mber 19, 2018 Page 7 of 8 Vice Mayor Navarre also thanked the Chamber of Commerce for hosting the Meet and Greet with Council; noted it had been a great year for the City. L. EXECUTIVE SESSION -None. M. PENDING ITEMS -None . N. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of December 19, 2018. **The student representative may cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to executive session discussion. Advisory votes shall be cast in the rotation of the official council vote and shall not affect the outcome of the official council vote. Advisory votes shall be recorded in the minutes. A student representative may not move or second items during a council meeting. City of Kenai Council Meeting December 19, 2018 Page 8 of 8