HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-01-11 Harbor Commission Summary - Special Meeting1. CALL TO ORDER
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
JANUARY 11, 2022 -6:00 P.M .
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR MIKE DUNN, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
Chair Dunn called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Dunn led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll Call
Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present:
Commissioners absent:
Staff /Co un cil Liaison present:
A quorum was present.
M. Dunn, C. Hutchison, B. N. Berga, B. Peters , D. Peck,
Askin
B. Bornemann
Public Works Director S. Curtin, City Manager P. Ostrander,
Public Works Administrative Ass istant L. List, Deputy City
Clerk M. Thibodeau, Planning Director R. Foster, Council
Liaison G. Pettey
c. Agenda Approval
Chair Dunn noted that item 3. needed to be changed from NEW BUSINESS to UNFINISHED
BUSINESS , and noted the following additions to the packet:
Add to Item 3.a Discussion/Recommendation -Resolution HC21-01
• LMP Requested Information
• Amendment Memo
MOTION:
Commissioner Hutchison MOVED to approve the agenda with the requested revisions and Vice
Chair Berga SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED .
2. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -None.
3 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation -Resolution No. HC21-01 -Recommending the
Council of the City of Kenai Approve and Adopt the City of Kenai Land Management
Plan
[Clerk's Note: At the November 8th Meeting, this Re solution was Postponed to this
Meeting; a Motion to Enact is On the Floor.]
Director Foster noting add itional information provided by Administration , including explanations of
Titles 21 and 22, zoning, intent of the Land Management Plan (LMP), examples of motions, and a
requested amendment with date changes. City Manager Ostrander provided further clarification
on the implementation plan that will follow Council's approval of the final LMP.
It was noted that maintenance of the LMP will be handled by the Planning & Zoning Department,
who will update the plan when land is disposed, acquired, or recommendation altered. Clarification
was provided on restrictive plat notes, and that these are included in the database and GIS map
which will be publicly available in the future. It was noted that anything deed restrictions that
involve the Kenai Peninsula Borough , the Federal Aviation Administration, or Bureau of Land
Management will have to go through their processes before disposal of property.
It was clarified that approval of the plan would not affect any current leases, and all leases are in
the parcel notes.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Commissioner Hutchison MOVED to amend Resolution No. HC21 -01 with the following changes:
• Amend the Title to read: A Resolution of The Harbor Commission of the City of Kenai
Recommending the Council of the City of Kenai Adopt the City of Kenai Land Management
Plan;
• Delete the seventh whereas in its e ntirety;
• Insert a new seventh whereas to read : WHEREAS, after reviewing the plan as presented
on November 8, 2021, the Harbor Commission has recommended adoption.;
• Amend Section 1 to read: The Draft of the City of Kenai Land Management Plan is hereby
recommended for adoption.
Commissioner Askin SECONDED the motion .
VOTE ON AMENDMENT: There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED: There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION-February 7, 2022
5. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioner Peters wished everyone a happy New Year.
Commissioner Peck thanked Commissioner Peters for the Christmas card. Noted that he hoped
that existing land use of waterfront properties will be grandfathered in prior to waterfront
revitalization.
Commissioner Hutchison noted that she appreciated the Council and Administration for accepting
that commissions are volunteers and private citizens that can serve without strict requirements.
Thanked Commissioner Peters for the card.
Commissioner Askin expressed excitement for the Land Management Plan.
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Vice Chair Berga thanked Director Foster for his work , noting that he initially had concerns which
were cleared up and now feels comfortable with where the LMP is at.
6. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission , the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 6 :36 p.m .
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Harb or Commission Meeting
January 11, 2022
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