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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-07-01 Council MinutesCity of Kenai Council Meeting Page 1 of 15 July 1, 2020 KENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING JULY 1, 2020 – 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 July 1, 2020, 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 Henry Knackstedt Tim Navarre Jim Glendening Robert Peterkin 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 revisions to the agenda and packet: Add to item D.6. Ordinance No. 3140-2020 • Substitute Ordinance • Associated Memo Add to item D.12. Resolution No. 2020-54 • Amendment Memo Add to item D.15. Resolution No. 2020-57 • Substitute Resolution • Associated Memo City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 2 of 15 July 1, 2020 Add to item D.16. Resolution No. 2020-57 • Substitute Resolution • Associated Memo Add to item J.1. City Manager’s Report • CARES Act Grant Report MOTION: Vice Mayor Molloy MOVED to approve the agenda with the requested additions to the agenda and packet 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 Molloy SECONDED the motion. The items on the Consent Agenda were read into the record. Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public comment period 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. Dan Sterchi – Evergreen Street Hotel Remodel. Mr. Sterchi stated that the property owner of the former Motel on Evergreen Street had been tying up property values and assessments for the past two years while they were improving the property suggesting the property owner was not qualified for commercial construction. He noted the property had been left in disrepair by its previous owner for ten years adding that the current owner has owned the property for two years. Mr. Sterchi stated that he had spoken with administration and noted a time extension for renovations was being developed and understood that the extension was for one year adding that he felt everything would be the same in one year. He encouraged that building permits should not be open ended, tying up property values for an entire neighborhood. B. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS David Lee, owner of the former Motel on Evergreen Street provided an overview of the renovations to the building noting two main goals; first being industrial vertical farming producing lettuce, microgreens, and sprouts for local restaurants and the second providing 50% of profits from the business to support a City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 3 of 15 July 1, 2020 local ministry. He noted that he understands the concern and provided assurance regarding his intent to follow regulations and guidelines. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 3127-2020 - Repealing and Replacing Kenai Municipal Code Title 6 - Elections to Provide Clarity, Process Improvements, and Increase Voter Accessibility through Vote By Mail Elections. (Council Member Peterkin) [Clerk's Note: At the June 3 Meeting, this item was Postponed to this Council Meeting. A Motion to Adopt is On the Floor.] Mayor Gabriel opened for public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. The sponsor noted he was seeking postponement until it could be determined whether or not the Kenai Peninsula Borough’s companion ordinance would be referred to the voters because if so, contingencies could be added which would follow the voters’ wishes. Clarification was provided that it was the intent of the City Clerk to ensure each voter received an Absentee by Mail application for this year’s election due to the COVID-19 public health emergency It was suggested to try to merge with the State’s absentee by mail process. It was noted that there was a possibility of the decision ending up that the city could vote one way and the borough could vote another and at some point it would need to be determined what was in the best interest as a whole. MOTION TO POSTPONE: Council Member Peterkin MOVED to postpone to August 19, 2020 with a substitute brought forth at that time and be scheduled for a public hearing. Council Member Navarre SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. VOTE ON POSTPONEMENT: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 2. Ordinance No. 3136-2020 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the General and the Public Safety Capital Project Funds and Authorizing the Sole Source Purchase and Installation of Updated Radio Consoles for the City of Kenai Dispatch Center. (Administration) MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3136-2020 and Council Member Peterkin SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened for public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. Support for sole source purchase was expressed. Clarification was provided regarding the need for compatible radio systems. VOTE: City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 4 of 15 July 1, 2020 YEA: Knackstedt, Pettey, Molloy, Peterkin, Navarre, Glendening, Gabriel NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 3. Ordinance No. 3137-2020 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the General and Municipal Roadway Improvements Capital Project Funds to Provide Matching Funds to the State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to Construct a Pedestrian Path From the Kenai Spur Highway to Beaver Loop Along Bridge Access Road Utilizing Restricted General Fund, Fund Balance. (Administration) MOTION: Council Member Navarre MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3137-2020 and Council Member Pettey SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel noted his position with State of Alaska Department of Transportation (DOT) in Maintenance and Operations noting this project would go through the Design and Construction side of DOT and anticipated no financial gain. Vice Mayor Molloy ruled Mayor Gabriel had no conflict of interest. Mayor Gabriel opened for public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. There was discussion regarding the enhancement the bike path would provide to the community, the considerable increase in cost, the availability of funding from the Daubenspeck donation, and the desire for the City to have the ability to contract for design and construction. Appreciation was expressed for the Daubenspeck family’s donation; it was suggested a plaque be placed along the bike path in recognition of the family. Clarification was provided that it was unknown what the agreement said and it was unknown if the funding being appropriated hindered the City’s ability to continue to negotiate the ability to contract for design and construction. Concern was also expressed for further delays increasing the project costs even more. MOTION TO AMEND: Council Member Navarre MOVED to add “at his discretion,” after “agreement,” in section 1 of the ordinance and Council Member Peterkin SECONDED the motion. It was noted that the amendment gave the City Manager authorization to negotiate with DOT in the City’s best interest. Clarification was provided that the appropriation wouldn’t change and a cost overrun or increased agreement amount came in at a higher amount, further action would be required. VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: YEA: Pettey, Peterkin, Navarre, Gabriel NAY: Knackstedt, Molloy, Glendening City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 5 of 15 July 1, 2020 MOTION PASSED. MOTION TO POSTPONE: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to postpone to the August 5 meeting and Council Member Glendening SECONDED the motion. There was continued discussion regarding the manger being in a weaker or stronger position to negotiate the ability to design and construct the project having the appropriation in place. VOTE: YEA: Knackstedt, Glendening NAY: Pettey, Molloy, Peterkin, Navarre, Gabriel MOTION FAILED. MOTION TO POSTPONE: Council Member Navarre MOVED to postpone to the July 15 meeting and Council Member Peterkin SECONDED the motion. Clarification was provided that the amendment providing the manager discretion in negotiating the agreement had passed. The motion was withdrawn with concurrence of the second. VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED: YEA: Knackstedt, Pettey, Molloy, Peterkin, Navarre, Gabriel NAY: Glendening MOTION PASSED. 4. Ordinance No. 3138-2020 - Increasing Fiscal Year 2020’s Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Airport Land Sale Permanent Fund to Transfer Earnings in Excess of Budgeted Amounts to the City’s Airport Fund. (Administration) MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3138-2020 and Council Member Navarre SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened for public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. Clarification was provided the revenue was budgeted as estimated and code provides for actual revenues and the ordinance provided the increase. VOTE: City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 6 of 15 July 1, 2020 YEA: Knackstedt, Pettey, Molloy, Peterkin, Navarre, Gabriel, Glendening NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 5. Ordinance No. 3139-2020 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the COVID-19 CARES Act Recovery Fund for a Federal CARES Act Grant Passed through the State of Alaska Department of Public Safety for Overtime and Direct Expenditures of the Police, Fire, and Communications Departments of the City from March 16, 2020 through May 17, 2020. (Administration) MOTION: Vice Mayor Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3139-2020 and Council Member Knackstedt SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened for public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. VOTE: YEA: Knackstedt, Pettey, Molloy, Peterkin, Navarre, Glendening, Gabriel NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 6. Ordinance No. 3140-2020 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Personal Use Fishery Special Revenue Fund to Provide Supplemental Funding for Additional Portable Restrooms and to Award a Contract to Provide Dumpsters, Portable Restrooms and Portable Hand Wash Stations for the 2020 Kenai River Personal Use Fishery. (Administration) MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3140-2020 and Vice Mayor Molloy SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened for public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. MOTION TO AMEND : Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to amend Ordinance No. 3140-2020 by substitute ordinance and Council Member Navarre SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested. An overview of the changes being made this year and where the funds were coming from was provided. VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED: YEA: Navarre, Glendening, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Pettey, Molloy, Peterkin NAY: City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 7 of 15 July 1, 2020 MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 7. Ordinance No. 3141-2020 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the General Fund, Visitor Center Department and Authorizing Amendment to the Facility Management Agreement with the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, Inc., for the Operation and Management of the Kenai Visitor and Cultural Center. (Administration) MOTION: Council Member Navarre MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3141-2020 and Council Member Peterkin SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened for public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. Clarification was provided a $10,000 increase was being provided due to a renewed commitment for increased staffing. VOTE: YEA: Glendening, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Pettey, Molloy, Peterkin, Navarre NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 8. Ordinance No. 3143-2020 - Increasing General Fund Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $34,216 in the General Fund, Parks, Recreation and Beautification Department for an Increase 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 from July 1, 2020 through March 1, 2021. (Administration) MOTION: Vice Mayor Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3143-2020 and Council Member Knackstedt SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened for public hearing; Maggie Harings on behalf of the Kenai Watershed Forum explained the scope of the work had not changed from previous monitoring and noted a slight funding change. There being no one else wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. MOTION TO AMEND : Vice Mayor Molloy MOVED to amend Ordinance No. 3143-2020 by replacing the dollar amount $34,216 to $34,254 throughout and Council Member Navarre SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested. VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 8 of 15 July 1, 2020 VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED: YEA: Glendening, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Pettey, Molloy, Peterkin, Navarre NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 9. Resolution No. 2020-51 - Approving a Lease Renewal of Airport Reserve Lands Between the City of Kenai and CPD Alaska, LLC, for Lot 4, Block 1, FBO Subdivision. (Administration) MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2020-51. Council Member Navarre SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 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. 10. Resolution No. 2020-52 - Approving the Use of the Fleet Replacement Fund for the Purchase of Two Fire Department Utility Trucks Utilizing the State of Alaska Equipment Fleet Contract. (Administration) MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2020-52 and Vice Mayor Molloy SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested. 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. 11. Resolution No. 2020-53 - Renaming Pelchy Drive to Pelch Drive. (Administration) MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2020-53 and Vice Mayor Molloy SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested Mayor Gabriel opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. It was noted the family had homesteaded in the area and the name has history. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 12. Resolution No. 2020-54 - Amending the City’s Grant Disbursement Program for Small Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations Utilizing Funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. (Administration) City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 9 of 15 July 1, 2020 MOTION: Council Member Navarre MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2020-54 and Vice Mayor Molloy SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Council Member Navarre MOVED to amend Resolution No. 2020-54 by adding a new sixth whereas clause to read, “WHEREAS, re-opening the application period for the Grant Disbursement Program from July 10, 2020 to July 17, 2020 will allow additional businesses and non-profits impacted by the COVID- 19 public health emergency to seek relief without materially affecting available future funding; and,” add a new section 1 to read, That the City’s current Grant Disbursement Program is amended to re-open the application period for business and non-profits from July 10, 2020 to July 17, 2020,” renumber following sections sequentially, and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Glendening SECONDED the motion. Clarification was provided the resolution if amended would provide for the reopening of the application period for small businesses and non-profits and would provide for opening a second run in the future with businesses only to apply for any remaining funds. VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the main motion. VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 13. Resolution No. 2020-55 - Approving Rent Relief Measures for Kenai Municipal Airport Concessionaires During Mandatory Closures Caused by the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. (Administration) MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2020-55 and Vice Mayor Molloy SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. Council Member Peterkin declared that his brother and sister-in-law owned the bar in the airport and that he had no financial interest in the business; Mayor Gabriel ruled Council Member Peterkin had no conflict. The City Manager clarified that only the bar and restaurant concessionaires would benefit from the CARES Act due to the mandate for them to close. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 10 of 15 July 1, 2020 14. Resolution No. 2020-56 - Approving a Grant Disbursement Program for Individual Assistance Utilizing Funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. (Administration) MOTION: Vice Mayor Molloy MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2020-56 and Council Member Peterkin SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. An overview of the Individual Assistance portion of the program was provided noting it was for commercial fishers, rental assistance, mental health service assistance, and small business marketing assistance. Concern was expressed for the amount the fishers made in 2019 not meeting the standard. MOTION TO AMEND: Council Member Peterkin MOVED to amend Resolution No. 2020-56 by modifying the amount of fishing revenue needed in 2019 to $10,000 instead of $25,000. Council Member Navarre SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the main motion. VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 15. Resolution No. 2020-57 - Authorizing the Award of a Construction Agreement for the Peninsula Avenue Bluff Erosion Repair Project. (Administration) MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2020-57 and Vice Mayor Molloy SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. MOTION TO AMEND : Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to amend Resolution No. 2020-57 by substitute resolution. Vice Mayor Molloy SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. Clarification was provided that this project would not qualify as in-kind work for the Bluff Erosion Project being collaborated on with the Corps of Engineers as the City wasn’t under contract with the Corps yet. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the main motion. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 11 of 15 July 1, 2020 VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 16. Resolution No. 2020-58 - Authorizing the Award of a Construction Agreement for the Kenai Beach Vault Restrooms Project. (Administration) MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2020-58 and Council Member Peterkin SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. MOTION TO AMEND : Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to amend Resolution No. 2020-57 by substitute resolution. Council Member Navarre SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. Clarification was provided that the substitute filled in the blanks; also noted the bids came in $200,000 more than anticipated. It was further clarified that the bid amount bid was in the realm where it should be as ten year old information and a very low bid amount was utilized to estimate the cost. The impacts to the dipnet fund were discussed. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 17. Resolution No. 2020-59 - Requesting the State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Warranty and Maintain Responsibility for Beaver Loop Road Improvements for a Reasonable time After the City Begins Maintenance Activities. (Council Member Knackstedt) MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2020-59 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT; Vice Mayor Molloy SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. Mayor Gabriel passed gavel and identified a conflict noting he was the person at DOT that would oversee maintenance and warranty issues. Vice Mayor Molloy ruled that Mayor Gabriel had a conflict and asked him to abstain from voting. It was noted there wasn’t a warranty clause in place in agreements signed many years ago. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 12 of 15 July 1, 2020 E. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of June 3, 2020. (City Clerk) Approved by the consent agenda. 2. *Regular Meeting of June 17, 2020. (City Clerk) Approved by the consent agenda. 3. *Work Session of June 18, 2020. (City Clerk) Approved by the consent agenda. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Ordinance No. 3128-2020 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section 1.85.040 – Records Public, To Provide For a Record Retention Length. (City Clerk) [Clerk's Note: At the June 3 Meeting, this item was Postponed to this Council Meeting. A Motion to Adopt is On the Floor.] MOTION TO POSTPONE: Vice Mayor Molloy MOVED to postpone Ordinance No. 3128-2020 to the August 19 meeting and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Peterkin SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. G. NEW BUSINESS 1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration) Approved by the consent agenda. 2. *Action/Approval - FY2021 Purchase Orders over $15,000. (Administration) Approved by the consent agenda. 3. *Ordinance No. 3144-2020 - Amending the Official Kenai Zoning Map by Rezoning Tracts 1 and 2, Holland Spur Highway Subdivision from Rural Residential (RR) to General Commercial (GC). (Administration) Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for July 15, 2020. 4. *Ordinance No. 3145-2020 - Waiving a Provision of Kenai Municipal Code 23.40.030 – Annual Leave, to Remove the Requirement that Employees Use a Minimum Amount of Leave for Calendar Year 2020. (Legal) Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for July 15, 2020. 5. *Ordinance No. 3137-2020 - Increasing Estimated Revenues And Appropriations In The General And Municipal Roadway Improvements Capital Project Fund's To Provide Matching Funds To The State Of Alaska Department Of Transportation And Public Facilities To City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 13 of 15 July 1, 2020 Construct A Pedestrian Path From The Kenai Spur Highway To Beaver Loop Along Bridge Access Road Utilizing Restricted General Fund, Fund Balance. (Administration) Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for July 15, 2020. 6. Action/Agenda - Approving Official's Bond Amounts for City Manager, City Clerk, and Finance Director. (Administration) MOTION: Vice Mayor Molloy MOVED to approve the purchase of bonding for the manager, clerk, and finance director with the recommended additional $100,000 for a total of $600,000 per employee and Council Member Glendening SECONDED the motion. It was clarified that Council established the bonding amount. VOTE: YEA: Navarre, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Pettey, Molloy, Peterkin NAY: Glendening MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 7. Discussion - City Response to COVID-19. (Administration) The open status of City facilities was provided. It was also noted that two employees were still furloughed and two employees were working through the return to work protocol after traveling. The staff was continually asked to remain diligent and be prepared to take action. It was noted that Seward was considering local mandates which was the direction the Governor wanted to go, that local communities made local mandates which would be Council’s purview. H. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging – No report; next meeting August 13. 2. Airport Commission – No report; next meeting July 9. 3. Harbor Commission – No report next meeting August 10. 4. Parks and Recreation Commission – No report; next meeting August 6. 5. Planning and Zoning Commission – It was reported the Commission heard from a member of the public concerned with a gravel pit and recommended approval of a lease extension to CPD Alaska; next meeting July 8. 6. Beautification Committee – No report; next meeting September 8. 7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee – No report. I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 14 of 15 July 1, 2020 Mayor Gabriel reported that he submitted a letter on behalf of the City recommending the recertification of Cook Inlet Regional Citizen’s Advisory Council and also signed the documents for refinancing the library bond. He thanked those that participated in the meeting both online and in person. Finally, he offered a reminder that people can celebrate as family units for Independence Day noting it was important to do so and instill the pride in the younger generation. J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager - City Manager P. Ostrander reported on the following: • Land Management Plan update; • Received an appeal from a lessee on the property value appraisal and negotiated to split the difference between the city’s appraisal and the lessee’s appraisal; • Met with AML/JIA risk managers and discussed their loss incentive program; • Continuing to work with the borough to ensure borough CARES Act funding dollars are allocated to businesses within the cities as well as the borough; • Putting City Dock repairs back out to bid for the third time; • Discussed a Burn Ban on beaches for July; • Expected the 221 agreement with the Corps of Engineers to be signed in the near future. 2. City Attorney – No report. 3. City Clerk – City Clerk J. Heinz reported on the following: • The deadline for adopting a ballot proposition was August 5; • Planned to send absentee by mail applications to all voters in the City and was working with the borough to ensure efforts weren’t duplicated; • Considering options for marketing alternative voting options. K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker) 2. Council Comments All Council Members wished everyone a good Fourth of July. Council Member Glendening thanked the Council for the discussions; noted the former Spur Motel and other abandoned, neglected buildings in town asking that the property owners be approached and encouraged to meet code. He also asked about classes at Beacon starting back up. Council Member Peterkin expressed gratitude for input tonight. Council Member Pettey noted she was grateful for being American and encouraged visiting the new street market. Council Member Navarre asked residents to find a way to enjoy the Fourth of July. L. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Plan for Utilizing Resiliency Funding, Pursuant to AS 44.32.310(c)(1)(3) a Matter of Which the Immediate Knowledge May have an Adverse Effect Upon the Finances of the City, and a Matter by Whi ch Law, Municipal Charter, or Ord inance are Required to be Confidential. (Admin istration) MOTION: Vice Mayor Molloy MOVED to enter into exe c utive session to discuss a plan for util izi ng resili ency funding , pursuant to AS 44 .32.31 O(c)(1 )(3) is a matter of which the immed ia te knowledge may have an adverse effect upon the finances of the City, and a matter by which law, municipal charter, or ordinance are required to be confidential and request the attendance of the Finance Director, City Manager and City Attorney as may be needed. Council Member Knackstedt SECONDED the motion . VOTE: YEA: Gabriel, Peterkin, Glendening, Pettey, Molloy, Navarre, Knackstedt NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Council reconvened in open session and it was noted for the record that Council met in e xecutive session and re viewed and discussed a plan for utilizing resiliency fundi ng and prov ided direction t o the City Manager. M. PENDING ITEMS 1. Ordinance No. 3133-2020 (Substitute) -Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Airport Special Revenue Fund, Authorizing a Budget Transfer in the Airport Terminal Improvement Capital Project Fund and Appropriating FY2020 Budgeted Funds in the Airport Master Plan Capital Project, Airport Snow Removal Equipment and Airport Operations Facility Improvement Capital Project Funds for Heating, Ventilation and A ir Conditioning (HVAC) Improveme nt to the Airport Operations Facility and Replacement of the Airport's Wide Area Mower. (Administration) [Clerk's Note: At the June 17 meeting this item was postponed to the July 15 meeting.] N. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council , the meeting was adjourned at 11 :09 p.m . I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of July 1, 2020. City of Kenai Council Meeting Jul y 1, 2020 Page 15of15