HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-06-01 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL — REGULAR MEETING
June"ll, 2022 — 600 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 F1 DALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
MAYOR BRIAN GABRIEL,, PRESIDING
A Regular Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on June 1, 2022, in City Hall Council Chambers,
Kenai, AK. Mayor Gabriel called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
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There were present:
Brian Gabriel, Mayor
Teea Winger
Glenese Pettey
Henry Knackstedt
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James Baisden
Deborah Sounart
Jim Glendening, Vice Mayl
**Silas Thibodeau, Student Representativ
Paul Ostrander, City Manager
Scott Bloom, City Attorney
Terry Eubanks, Finance Director
Tony Prior, Fire Chief
Dave Ross, Police Chief
Scott Curtin,, Public Works Director
Kathy Romain, Senior Services, Director
Brad Walker, Parks and Recreation Direct
Eland Conway, Airport Manager
Randi Broyles, Assistant to City Manager
Shellie Saner, City Clerk
Add item D.1. Public Hearing — Ordinance No. 3289-2025
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MOTION'! -
Council Member Knackste,dt MOVED to approve the agenda with the requested revisions; requested to
suspend the rules to hear Unfinished Business, Ord�inance 3287-2022 prior to Public Hearings; and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT, Council Mem,ber Baisden SECONDED the motion.
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MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Baisden
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.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested,
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED,
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be irouitine 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 willl 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 —Rhone.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS — None.
[Clerk's Note.At the setting of the Agenda, the motion to suspend the rules to hear Unfinished Business,
Ordinance 3287-202 prior to Public Hearings was approved by unanimous consent.]
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Ordinance No. 3287-2022 — Conditionally Donating Certain City Owned Property
Described as Tract A Park View Subdivision (KPB Parcel! No, 0�4701018) to the Boys and
Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula for Development of Facilities for Youth Sports,
Recreation, Education, After School Care and Other Youth Activities. (Mayor Gabriel and
Council Member Baisclen)
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Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
There was discussion regarding potential buyers for the property; fair process, for alll interested parties
when donating City owned property; donating property without knowledge of the property value; concerns
raised by neighboring property owners related to a buffer/green strip area; the sudden interest in this
particular piece of property; and the conditions that must be met by the Boys and Girls Club with the
donation of the property.
MOTION TO, AMEND:
Council', Member Knackstedt MOVED to amend Ordinance 3287-2022 by inserting a new Whereas
Clause to read, "the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the conditional land
donation at their meeting on May 25, 2022; and,". Council Member Baisclen SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
YEA: Knackstedt, Gabriel, Baisden, Sounart, Pettey
MAY: Winger, Glenclening
"Student Representative Thibodeaux YEA
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1. Ordinance No. 3289-2022 —Adopting the Annual Budget, Salary Schedule and Employee
Classification Plan for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2022 and Ending June 30,
2023 and Committing $,3,986,107 of General Fund, Fund Balance for Future Capital'
Improvements, (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3289-2022. Council Member Baisden
SECONDED, the motion,
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public commenit�,, There being no one wishing to be heard, the publ�ic
comment period was closed.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to amend Ordinance 3289-2022, to reduce General Fund
expenciftures by $50,000 because of additional funding pledged by the Kenai Senior Connection, Inc. for
Senior Center operations in FY2023. Council Member Pettey SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to amend Ordinance 3,289-2022, to provide funding to increase the
Accountant position in the Finance Department to a Controller position by increasing General Fund
expenditures by $18,436. Council, Member Winger SECONDED the motion.
Clarification was provided that if approved the job description would be updated through a resolution and
the position would be directly under the Finance Director.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend,
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
MOTIOR TO AFTIEND:
YEA: Glendening, Winger
NAY: Kn;ackstedt, Gabriel, Baisden, Sounart, Pett
"Student Representative Th,ibodeau: NAY I
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MOTION TO AMEND -
Council, Member Knackstedt MOVED to amend Ordina� 89-2022, Section 3 to replace $3,986,107
with $4,032,601 as a result of the prior amendments; and amend Section 2, to update the Total of All
funds to $36,075,427, Council Member Pettey SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED,
There was clarification provided on each, revision to the Classification Plan included 023
Budget; and discussion related to the salary schedule and how the employees of the Council were
identified within it.
YEA: Gabriel, Glendening, Baisden, Souinart, Pettey, Winger, Knackstedt
NAY- None
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MOTIONTO SUPSEND THE RULES:
Council Member Glendening MOVED to suspend the rules to conduct the public hearing on Resolution
No. 2022-4,5 prior to the public hearing on Ordinance No. 3290-2022. Council Member Sounart
SECONDED the motion.
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14. Resolution r1o. 2022-45 — Supporting -the: Constitutional Aight of Alaska Grand Jluries to
Investigate and Make Recommendations on Public Welfare and Safety Concerns.
(Council Members Sounart and Pettey)
MOTION:
Council Member Pettey MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2022-45. Council Member Sounart SECONDED
the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment,
Queen Parker and Sybil Currey read sections of the State of Alaska Constitution and Statutes,
emphasizing the importance of protecting the existing laws and the authority of grand juries as well as
the need for new laws ensuring the grand juries have the right to conduct investigations.
There being no one else wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed.
There was discussion regarding the importance not only judging the crime, but also judging the laws;
supporting laws to ensure the rights of our grand juries; the importance of the grand jury as it is the judicial
arm closest to the people and should be accessible to the people; and the resolution would encourage
the State and Federal governments, to review the Taws.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested,
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED,
2. Ordinance No. 3290-2022 — Authorizing the Return of Funds Remaining from Completed
or Canceled Capital Projects to the General, Airport Special Revenue and Water and
Sewer Special Revenue Funds. (Administration)
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Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3290-2022. Council Member Baisden
SECONDED the motion,
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be, heard, the public
comment period was closed.
It was reported that this would take Capital Project Funds that are no longer needed for projects that were
complete and return them to the originating fund,
VOTE:
YEA: Glendening, Baisden, Sounart, Pettey, Winger, Knackstedt, Gabriel
NAY: None
"Student Representative Thibodeau: YEA
MOTION PASSED.
3. Ordiinancil?i"'14o. 3291-20,22 — Accepting and Appropriating Private Donations to the Kenai
Community Library for the Purchase of Program,iming Equipment and Library Materials.
(Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3291-2022. Council Member Pettey
SECONDED the motion.
fflayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the publi#
comment period was closed.
VOTE:
YEA: Baisden, Sounart, Pettey, Winger, Knackstedt, Gabriel, Glenidening
NAY: None
**Student Representative Thibodeaux YEA
MOTION PASSED.
4. Ordinance No. 3292-2022 — Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
General Fund and Pubilic Safety Capital Project Fund to Provide Supplemental Funding
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i or the Fire Department Flooring Replacement Project. (Administration)
MOTION.,
Council Member Baisden MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3292-2022. Council Member Winger
SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the! floor for public commenit. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
It was reported that this would reppet in the living area with tile and also include.#'
asbestos abatement.
VOTE:
YEA: Sounart, Pettey, Winger, Knackstedt, Gabriel, Glenclening, Baisen
NAY: None
"Student Representative T'hiibodeau: YEA
MOTION PASSED.
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5. Ordinance No. 3293-2022 — Amending the Appendices to the Kenai Municipal Code, to
�Delete Cemetery Regulations, Amending Title 24-Municipal Cemetery', to Include Certain
Portions of the Appended Cemetery Regulations and Make Other Housekeeping Changes
and Adopting a Kenai Municipal Cemetery Regulations Policy. (City Clerk)
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3293-20,22. Council Member Sounart
SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
MOTION TO POSTPONE:
Council Member Winger MOVED to postpone Ordinance No. 3,293-2022 to June 15, 2022. Council
Member Baisden SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOU'S CONSENT was requested on the motion to postpone.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
6. Resolution No. 2022-37 — Removing the Moratorium on the Purchase of Standard
Cemetery P'lots for the Sole Purpose of Reserving a Cemetery Plot Not Being Used for
Immediate Internment. (City Clerk)
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2022-37. Council Member Winger
SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for pubIlic comment. There! being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
MOTION TO POSTPONE:
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Glendening SECONDED the motion.
7. Kesolution No. 2022-38 — Fixing the Rate of Levy of Property Tax for the Fiscal Year
Commencing July 1, 2022 and Ending June 30, 20,23. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2022-38. Council Member Pettey
SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the pubIl�ic
comment period was closed.
MOTION TO 9401 m Council Member Biaisden MOVED to amend Resolution No. 2022-38 by changing ate, from 4.35
mills to 4,25 mills throughout the resolution. Council Member Wingie,r SECONDED the motion.
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There was, discussion regarding the benefits to the tax payers with a .10; mill reduction; the current rate
of inflation; how a reduction would impact the fund balance policy; and the possibility of lowering the mill
in FY2023.
VOTE:
YEA: Winger, IBaisden
NAY: Pettey, Knacksteclt, Gabriel, Glendenling, Sounart
MOTION PASSED.
8. Resolution No. 2022-39 — Amending the Comprehensive Schedule of Rat�es, Charges,
and Fees to Incorporate Changes Included in the FY20123 Budget to Include Adjusting,
Airport Fees, Animal Control Fees, Fi:re Department Ambul ance Fees, Library Fees, Parks
and Recreation Fees, Ci ' ty Dock Fees, Water Fees, Sewer Fees, Senior Center Fees, and
Adjusting the Monthly Rental Rates at Vintage Pointe. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2022-39. Council Member Pettey
SECONDED the motion,
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wish!ing to be heard, the public
comment period was dosed.
UINANIMOUS CONSENT was reqd,
VOTE: 'There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
9. Resolution No. 2022-40 — Approving the Divestment of the City's Interest in the Deeded
Thirty -Foot Public Use Easement Lying Along the North Boundary Of Lot 35Section 6,
Township Five North, Range Eleven West, Seward Meridian, Alaska, and Determining
The Easement Is Not Needed For A Public Purpose. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2'022-40. Council Member Pettey
SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel!, opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
It was reported that the publlic easement was no longer needed for the Dipnet Fishery,
UINI,ANIT was requested,
VOTE: There being no objectiion; SO ORDERED.
10. Resolution No. 2022-41 — Authorizing Renewal of the City's Insurance Coverage with
Alaska Municipal League Joint Insurance Association for July 1, 20,22 Through June 30,
2023. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 20,22-41. Council Member Pettey
SECONDED the motion,
Mayor Gabrie,l opened the floor for public comment, There being no one wishing to be heard, the pubfic
comment period was closed.
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It was reported that if the increase to the amount was more than ten -percent the City could opt out;
however, the increase was less than ten -percent.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested,
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
11. Resolution No. 2022-42 - Authorizing Contracts for Employee Health Care and Other
Benefits Effective July 1, 2022. (Administrat�ion)
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 20,22-42. Council Member Bais,den
SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
There was discussion regarding health care rates; renewal for employee coverage came in at a four -
percent increase, which was significant; however, one of the better years.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
12. Resolution No. 2022-43 - Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Memorandum of
Agreement with the State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry
to Support Spruce Beetle Mitigation and Hazard Fuel Reduction. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2022-43, Council Member Glendenin;g
SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
There was discussion regarding the importance of private property owners making sure their property
was fire wise; the site opening date of June 2, 20�22; if the rounds would be available for members of the
public to use for heating; additional funding for the site from the State and Kenai Peninsula Borough due
to the use by non -City residents; and planned mitigation on City owned lands,
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
13. Resolution No. 2022--, Approving the Execution of a Lease of Airport Reserve Lands
Using the Standard Lease Form, Between the City of Kenai and Swanson Properties, LLC
on Lot 6, Block 5, General Aviation Subdivision No. 1 Amended. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2022-44. Council Member Baisden
SECONDED the motion,
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for publlic comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested,
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
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2. *Ordinance No. 3294022 — Accepting and Appropriating Funding from the State of
Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, to Support Spruce Beetle
gation and Hazard Fuel Reduction. (Administration)
3. Action/Approval —Executing an Amendment to the Facility Management Agreement with
Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, Inc. to Extend the Current Agreement
to June 30, 202,3. (Administrationi)
MOTION -
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve the Amendment to the Facility Management Agreemenli
with Kenai Chamber of Commerce. Council Member Winger SECONDED the motion.
4. Actioin/Appopproving Official Bond Amounts for City Manager, City Clerk and
Finance Director. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve the Official Bonding Amounts. Council Member
Glendening SECONDED the motion.
It was reported that Kenai Municipal Charter requires that the City Council establish bonding amounts for
the three positions; the City's general liability provides $500,000; with approval the combined coverage
overall would be $600,000,
.'fi1Ai1IMJ#1S CONSENT was requested,
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
5. Discussion — Schedulinga Board of Adjustment Appeal Hearing. (City Cler
A Board of Adjustment Appeal Hearing was schedule for June 20, 2022 at 7iOO p.ml
1. Council on Aging
No report; next meeting June 9, 2022,
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4. Parks and Recreation Commission
No report; next meeting June 2, 2022.
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Mayor Gabriel thanked Vice Mayor Glendening for speaking at the Memorial Day Service, thanked those
whoserve and reported on the following:
Awareness of conversation between a Council Member and a contractor; and inquired to see if
the Council wanted to develop a process for the public to voice complaints to be heard by the
Council.
• Noted the significance of the increased'! amount committed from Kenai Senior Connections.
• Kenai Peninsula Borough, General Obfiglaflon Bond package included $500,000 for the
restrooms at Keinai Central High School,
• Meeting with Senator Murkowski's staff regarding funding opportunities for the needs of ft
Waste Water Treatment Plant,
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3. City Clerk — City Clerk Saner reported on the following:
• Attendance at the International Institute of Municipal Clerks Annual Conference in Little Rock,
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• Absentee voting hours for the State of Alaska, peciali Primary Election, Monday — Friday,
9:00a.m. — 4:00 p.mi.
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
1 . Citizen Comments (Public comments limited to (5) minutes per speaker)
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Council Member Winger gave her condolences to the families in Texas, noting current times and the
ALICE training provided to our children; reminded everyone to fire wise their property; and reported on a
conversation with Representative Gilham regarding ranked choice voting.
Vice Mayor Glendening stated his support for our veterans; reported on his participation during the
Memorial Day Services; and reflected on the service and loss of his family members who have served.
Counciill Member Balsden thanked Vice Mayor Glendening for reminding everyone what Memorial Day
really meant; and thanked staff for the budget process.
Council Member Kniackst,edt thanked staff for the budget process.
Mayor Gabriel thanked the Administration for bringing forward a budget that reflected the budget goals
adopted by the Council.
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION — None.
M., PENDING ITEMS — None.
N. ADJOURNMENT
0. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Purchase Orders Between $2,500 and $15,000.
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:16 p.m.
I certify the aboyerepresents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of ,June 1, 2022.
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City Clerk
** 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.
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