HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-07 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL — REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 — 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 September 7, 2022, 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 James Baisden
Teea Winger Deborah Sounart
Glenese Pettey Jim Glendening, Vice Mayor
Henry Knackstedt
A quorum was present.
Also in attendance were:
**Silas Thibodeau, Student Representative
Paul Ostrander, City Manager
Scott Bloom, City Attorney
Dave Ross, Police Chief
Scott Curtain, Public Works Director
Shellie Saner, City Clerk
3. Agenda Approval
Mayor Gabriel noted the following additions to the Packet:
Add item O. Information Items
• Dog Park, Thursday, September 1, 2022
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve the agenda with the requested revisions and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Baisden SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
4. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Pettey
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.
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UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; 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
Bob Molloy stated his appreciation for the Kenai Fire Department (KFD) for their ability to help recover
COVID vaccination documents and the contributions they make to public health and safety; he encouraged
continued support for KFD clinics.
Marian Nelson provided an update on the Annual Harvest Auction scheduled for September 24, 2022, and
reported on facility repairs and upgrades.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 3304-2022 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
Airport Special Revenue and Airport Improvements Capital Project Funds for Kenai
Municipal Airport Disadvantage Business Enterprise Program Updates. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3304-2022, 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.
VOTE:
YEA: Sounart, Pettey, Winger, Knackstedt, Gabriel, Glendening, Baisden
NAY: None
"Student Representative Thibodeau: YEA
MOTION PASSED.
2. Ordinance No. 3305-2022 - Conditionally Granting Certain Foreclosed City -Owned
Properties Described as Lots 8 & 11, Block 9 and Lot 4, Block 10, Mommsen's Replat of
Additions No. 1 & 2 (Parcel Numbers 03910211, 03910208 and 03910304) to Central
Peninsula Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for Construction of Housing. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3305-2022. Council Member Winger
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 similar land donations in the past; the importance of affordable housing
in the City; and the process and requirements when building the homes.
VOTE:
YEA: Pettey, Winger, Knackstedt, Gabriel, Glendening, Baisden, Sounart
NAY: None
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**Student Representative Thibodeau: YEA
MOTION PASSED.
3. Resolution No. 2022-62 — Supporting the Kenai Peninsula Borough's Application for a
Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan Grant and Authorizing the City of Kenai to be
Included as a Joint Applicant. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2022-62. 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.
Clarification was provided regarding this being a planning grant to determine safe travel routes for
vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles, etc.; there would be a 20% match requirement; and if the City was not
part of the planning grant process, they would not be eligible later for the implementation grant.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
4. Resolution No. 2022-63 — Awarding a Professional Services Agreement and
Corresponding Purchase Order for Professional Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
Services for the Kenai Municipal Airport (KMA) Operations Building HVAC Controls and
Boiler Replacement Project. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2022-63. Council Member Knackstedt
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 contractor being the same one who did the original design and having
the original drawings, and the benefits of staggering the replacement process.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of August 17, 2022. (City Clerk)
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None.
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval — Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
Approved by the consent agenda.
2. *Action/Approval — Purchase Orders Over $15,000. (Administration)
Approved by the consent agenda.
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3. *Ordinance No. 3306-2022 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code 7.15.020 Purchases Requiring
Council Approval, to Provide Increased Flexibility for the Administration to Conduct City Business
while Maintaining Sufficient Safeguards to Protect the Public Interest. (Baisden)
Introduced by the consent agenda and Public Hearing set for September 21, 2022.
4. *Ordinance No. 3307-2022 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code 7.25.020 — City Budget Control,
to Provide Increased Flexibility in the Expenditure of Funds and Management of City Budgets
while Maintaining Adequate Internal Controls to Protect the Public's Interest. (Baisden)
Introduced by the consent agenda and Public Hearing set for September 21, 2022.
6. *Ordinance No. 3308-2022 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the State of Alaska for
the Purchase of Library Materials. (Administration)
Introduced by the consent agenda and Public Hearing set for September 21, 2022.
6. *Ordinance No. 3309-2022 - Accepting and Appropriating Funds from the Public Library
Association and AT&T for the Kenai Community Library's Participation in the PLA Digital Literacy
Workshop Training Incentive. (Administration)
Introduced by the consent agenda and Public Hearing set for September 21, 2022.
7. *Ordinance No. 3310-2022 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the General
Fund, Police Department, for the Receipt of a Vehicle Forfeited to the State of Alaska.
(Administration)
Introduced by the consent agenda and Public Hearing set for September 21, 2022.
8. *Ordinance No. 3311-2022 - Determining that Real Property Described as Lot 5, Block 1, Gusty
Subdivision Addition No. 1, According to Plat No. 83-126 KRD, City -Owned Airport Land Located
Outside the Airport Reserve, is not Needed for a Public Purpose, Waiving KMC 22.05.095
Methods of Sale or Disposal and Authorizing the Sale of the Property to Aaron Swanson DBA
Forever Business Plaza LLC. (Administration)
Introduced by the consent agenda and Public Hearing set for September 21, 2022.
9. *Ordinance No. 3312-2022 - Determining Lot 4, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision Addition No. 1
Amended is not Needed for a Public Purpose and Approving the Execution of a Lease with an
Option to Purchase between the City of Kenai and Aaron Swanson for the Property.
(Administration)
Introduced by the consent agenda and Public Hearing set for September 21, 2022.
10. *Ordinance No. 3313-2022 - Accepting and Appropriating Funds from the State of Alaska
Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and the United States Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service to Support the City's Spruce Beetle Mitigation and Hazard Fuel
Reduction Program and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Agreement
for this Funding. (Administration)
Introduced by the consent agenda and Public Hearing set for September 21, 2022.
11. *Ordinance No. 3314-2022 - Extending the Time Period for Completion of the Action Items
Necessary for the Conditional Donation of an Approximate 2 Acre Parcel to be Subdivided from
a Portion of the 6.8 Acre More or Less Portion of the East of Tract 4A, Baron Park 2020 Replat
(KPB Parcel No. 04501035) to Triumvirate Theatre for the Development of a Theatre Facility.
(Administration)
Introduced by the consent agenda and Public Hearing set for September 21, 2022.
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12. *Ordinance No. 3316-2022 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the General
Fund and Public Safety Capital Project Fund for Costs in Excess of Budgeted Amounts for the
r fire Department Apparatus Bay Floor Refinishing Project. (Administration)
Introduced by the consent agenda and Public Hearing set for September 21, 2022.
13. Ordinance No. 3316-2022 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.150 -Conditional Use
Permits, to Further Clarify Roles and Responsibilities of Applicants, the Planning Director, and
the Planning Commission in the Conditional Use Process. (Glendening)
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Glendening MOVED to introduce Ordinance No. 3316-2022, refer the ordinance to the
Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration and recommendation at their September 14, 2022
meeting; and schedule the public hearing before City Council for September 21, 2022. Council Member
Knackstedt SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
H. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
No report.
2. Airport Commission
No report, next meeting September 8, 2022.
3. Harbor Commission
No report, next meeting November 7, 2022.
4. Parks and Recreation Commission
Council Member Winger reported on the September 1, 2022 meeting.
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
Vice Mayor Glendening reported on the August 24, 2022 meeting.
6. Beautification Committee
No report, next meeting September 13, 2022.
7. Mini -Grant Steering Committee
Mayor Gabriel reported on the August 26, 2022 meeting.
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Gabriel reported on the following:
• Attendance and participation as the Master of Ceremonies during the Industry Appreciation Event;
and recommended additional focus on activities for children at future events.
• Attendance at the Soup Supper Fundraiser for the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank.
J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager — City Manager Ostrander reported on the following:
' September 21, 2021 Joint Work Session with all City of Kenai Boards and Commissions to
j receive the final Waterfront Revitalization Report from the McKinley Group.
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• Meeting with Peter Evon, Executive Director for the Kenaitze Indian Tribe; reporting to the
Tribal Council regarding possible joint projects and a possible joint meeting with the Tribe and
City Council.
• Increased code enforcement issues; the current process being complaint driven; and the need
for future discussion regarding a more proactive enforcement role by the City.
• Upcoming Silver Salmon Derby, and the prizes.
• Working through the Army Corps of Engineers process for the Bluff Erosion project.
2. City Attorney — No Report
3. City Clerk — City Clerk Saner reported on the following:
Logic and Accuracy Testing at the Kenai Peninsula Borough for the upcoming Regular
Election.
Absentee Voting for the Regular Election will begin on September 19, 2022.
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Citizen Comments (Public comments limited to (5) minutes per speaker)
Marian Nelson addressed the Council in favor of making improvements to Lawton Drive; and increased
snow removal on sidewalks.
2. Council Comments
Student Representative Thibodeau reported on the upcoming Kenai Central High School, Home Coming
activities, and provided a sports and band update.
Council Member Sounart noted that the recent conditional use permit appeals helped her identify the
Home Occupation Permit requirement within the city; she suggested working with the Kenai Peninsula
Boroughs Sales Tax department to help make residents aware of these types of requirements.
Council Member Winger reported she toured the new Kenaitze Education Center and attended the recent
city employee retirement parties; thanked Max Best for filling in as the Interim Planning Director, and
reminded everyone to keep an eye open for the upcoming Fall Carnivals.
Council Member Knackstedt reported touring the new Kenaitze Education Center and commended the
architectural design, noting the class rooms were of the river.
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION — None.
M. PENDING ITEMS — None.
N. ADJOURNMENT
O. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Purchase Orders Between $2,500 and $15,000.
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of September 7, 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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