HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-04-10 Harbor Commission PacketKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 10, 2023– 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY HALL
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
*Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 2*
http://www.kenai.city
1.CALL TO ORDER
a.Pledge of Allegiance
b.Roll Call
c.Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
d.Agenda Approval
2.SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to ten (10) minutes per
speaker)
3.UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes
per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
4.APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a.August 8, 2022 .............................................................................................. Pg. 3
b.November 7, 2022 ........................................................................................ Pg. 6
5.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.NEW BUSINESS
a.Discussion/Recommendation – Recommending City Council Approval of the
Student Representative Policy No. 20.100. ................................................... Pg. 8
b.Discussion/Recommendation – Recommending City Council Approval of
Amendments to the City Council Procedures for Commissions, Committees and
Council on Aging Policy No. 2016-01. ........................................................... Pg. 13
7.REPORTS
a.Public Works Director
b.Commission Chair
c.City Council Liaison .................................................................................... Pg. 18
8.NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – May 8, 2023
9.COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
10.ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
11.INFORMATION ITEMS
a. Annual River Center Permit Renewal for Boat Launch Dredging ................... Pg. 24
b.City Dock Special Use Permit (SUP) Draft .................................................... Pg. 28
12.ADJOURNMENT
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KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 8 , 2022 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR PRO TEM DAVID PECK, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1.CALL TO ORDER
Chair Pro Tem Peck called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
a.Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Pro Tem Peck led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b.Roll Call
Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: D. Peck, B. Peters, V. Askin, C. Hutchison
Commissioners absent: M. Dunn, N. Berga, B. Bornemann
Staff/Council Liaison present: Public Works Director S. Curtin, Public Works Administrative
Assistant L. List, Council Liaison G. Pettey
A quorum was present.
c.Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Hutchison MOVED to approve the agenda as written. Commissioner Peters
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2.SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
3.UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
4.APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a.June 6, 2022
MOTION:
Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve the meeting summary of June 6, 2022. Commissioner
Hutchison SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5.UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None
6.NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion – HDR Bluff Stabilization Project 65% DDR Complete ..............................
......................................................... Kenai Bluffs Bank Stabilization Project Webpage
Director Curtin explained that 65% of the dock was done, that the shape would be changing
slightly as requested by the Army Corps, and that the next steps would include the bid release
goal of April 3rd. He noted that on Tuesday, August 2nd, representatives from the Corps met in
Old Town and by boat; funding is now in State; $28.5 million in account is with the Corps. They
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are currently on time with the budget, and 95% is expected by this winter.
Further discussion from the commission involved the 2023 bid/source materials and 2024
construction start timelines. Clarification was provided that a $2 million bond is not included in
the $4 million State grants, and that the City cannot move rock, but will coordinate with the
Borough and Seldovia to use contractors.
b. Discussion – Clean Harbors Participation
There was a presentation by a representative who wanted to get the Commission’s feelings
about participation. Discussion included the benefit of acknowledgment for the City, and best
management practices.
Clarification was provided that participation would involve education, trash containers, dumpsters
and restrooms, and that some items are already in place. It was noted that a downside would be
that it would cause a lot of work for Director Curtin.
c. Discussion – Capital Improvement Plan Potential Projects/Amendments
Director Curtin explained two projects: reconstruction of floats and Lane 4 concrete ramps. He
asked the commission for suggestions for the next Capital Improvement Plan, and noted to bring
their suggestions to the commission so they can make a motion before the end of the year. It
was noted that the boat house for fireboat would be deferred to the Fire Chief.
7. REPORTS
a. Public Works Director – Director Curtin reported on the following:
• Fishery is on target; budget and actual figures were reported;
• Dock closure on November 1st;
• Dredging hauled over to racetrack.
b. Commission Chair – Chair Pro Tem noted that his neighbors had been happy with
the dipnet season.
c. City Council Liaison – Council Member Pettey reported on the City Council
Special Meeting of July 26, 2022 and the Regular Meeting of August 3, 2022.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – September 12, 2022
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioner Peters asked about how often Kenai Avenue is graded, and it was clarified that it
was twice a year. He also asked about dipnet cameras, and was referred to contact the City’s IT
department.
Commissioner Askin noted that we are down in the budget because the number of people is down.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Peters MOVED to adjourn. Commissioner Hutchison SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
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The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:09 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY HALL
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR PRO TEM DAVID PECK, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Pro Tem Peck called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Pro Tem Peck led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll Call
Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: D. Peck, B. Bornemann, B. Peters
*C. Hutchison (Electronic Participation) [Note: due to
technical issues, Commissioner Hutchison was unable to join
the meeting until after adjournment due to no quorum.]
Commissioners absent: M. Dunn, N. Berga
Staff/Council Liaison present: Public Works Director S. Curtin, Council Liaison A. Douthit
No quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. August 8, 2022
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation – Priority List for the City of Kenai Fiscal Year 2024-
2028 Capital Improvement Plan
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7. REPORTS
a. Public Works Director
b. Commission Chair
c. City Council Liaison
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – February 6, 2023
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT – None
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
a. Alaska DNR Notice of Public Scoping for Possible Regulations Regarding Derelict
Vessels
12. ADJOURNMENT
Due to a lack of a quorum, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:12 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Chair Dunn and Harbor Commission Members
Shellie Saner, City Clerk
February 21, 2023
Recommending City Council Approval of the Student
Representative Policy No. 20.100
The Student Representative to City Council Policy was adopted in 2005 and last amended in
2010. The Student Representative to the Parks and Recreation Commission was adopted in
2018-03 and last amended in 2020.
The proposed amendment would be to repeal both the City Council and Parks and Recreation
Commissions Student Representative Policies and adopt one Student Representative Policy that
would be applicable to all boards, commissions, committees and councils of the City of Kenai.
This has been forwarded for recommendation from your commission. Your commission may
recommend adoption of the policy or fail to recommend adoption of the policy. In addition, your
commission may propose additional amendments to the policy. The list below identifies changes
that were made from the existing policies.
•Purpose and scope of the policy were expanded to provide clarity regarding the purpose
of a student representative.
•Previously the policy required students attend Kenai Central High School. The new policy
would remove that requirement and allow Juniors and Seniors applicants from all schools
within Kenai City Limits.
•Preference is given for students who are members of Leadership Groups or the Student
Council. This ensures the ability for a student to report back to the school the actions or
issues that are affecting students.
•The term of the student representative was reduced to 1-year terms to ensure an
opportunity for more students to participate as well as consider their academic and athletic
schedule when committing to the service.
•The student representative will no longer be in rotation of the roll call and will now be called
last, this takes into consideration that sometimes the issues before the commission may
be controversial and that the students vote is advisory only.
•Previously the Parks and Recreation Commission Student Representative was required
to reside within the Kenai City Limits, the new policy will allow non-residents attending a
school within the city limits to participate as student representative to boards,
commissions, committees and the Council on Aging. There are provisions within Kenai
Municipal Code that allow a certain number of non-residents as members of various
boards and commissions. Note: Student Representatives to City Council will still be
required to be residents of the City, which is the same requirement that applies to the
Mayor and City Council Members.
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CITY COUNCIL – 20.100
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
Effective Date: February 15, 2023 Last Approved Date: April 19, 2023
See Also: PRO-20.100; TSK-20.100 Approved by: City Council
20.100 City Council Student Representative Policy Page 1 of 2
POLICY – 20.100 Student Representative Policy
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide an opportunity for student representation to the various governmental
body of the City of Kenai. The policy provides an opportunity for students to develop and strengthen leadership
skills by connecting with the various governmental bodies of the City of Kenai and assisting fellow students
with having their voices heard.
Scope
The Student Representative is a vital channel of communication between the students and the governmental
bodies of the City of Kenai and has a variety of important roles and responsibilities, including representing the
views of students on matters of concern to students; as time allows, participation in other events attended by
the governmental body; and increased student involvement in matters affecting students. The appointed student
acts as a representative leader of the student body.
Policy
It is important to seek out and consider student ideas, viewpoints and reaction to City decisions and policies
affecting students. In order to provide student input and involvement, the Kenai City Council may appoint a
Student Representative and an Alternate Student Representative to the various governmental bodies of the City
as it deems necessary.
Qualifications of Student Representatives
1. Must be a Junior or Senior in good standing at a school within the Kenai City Limits.
2. Residency Requirements are as follows:
a. City Council Student Representatives must reside within the Kenai City limits.
b. Student Representatives to the Council on Aging, Airport Commission, Harbor Commission, Parks and
Recreation Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission or Beautification Committee may but are not
required to reside within Kenai City limits.
3. Preference will be given to students who are active members of a School Leadership Group or the Student
Council.
4. Must obtain approval from the school administration and their parent or legal guardian.
5. If multiple applications are received for the same governmental body, the Mayor may select one applicant
for appointment.
Requirements of Student Representatives
1. Attend and participate in all meetings and work sessions of the governmental body in which the student
is appointed to while school is in session, unless excused by the Mayor or Mayors designee.
2. Act as a communication liaison between the governmental body and students by reporting to the students
the activities of the governing body; and, providing information and feed back to the governing body on
policies and issues affecting the students.
3. Conduct themselves in proper business etiquette when acting as a Student Representative.
4. Should have an interest in public service and utilize this appointment as a way to develop leadership skills.
Commented [SS1]: Purpose and Scope have been
expanded to provide a broader idea of why Student
Representation is important.
Commented [SS2]: Previously the Council Policy
required students attend KCHS.
In 2020 the Parks and Recreation Commission did a very
thorough review of their policy and amended it to allow
students from other schools within the City.
Commented [SS3]: Qualifications for Student Reps to
Council requires City residency (same as required for
Council Members)
Qualifications for Student Reps to other bodies does not
require City residency (same as required for those
bodies)
Commented [SS4]: One of the primary purposes of a
Student Rep is to be a communication liaison between
the City Council and the students. Students who are part
of the leadership groups from their schools will have a
better ability to report to the students.
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Limitations of Student Representatives
1. Appointments are for 1-Year terms, beginning in early September of each year and ending in August of
the following year.
2. May not move or second items during a meeting.
3. May cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to executive session discussions; however, the
advisory vote will not affect the outcome, the advisory vote will be recorded in the meeting minutes, and
the student vote will be last in the roll call order.
________________________________________________
Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________________________
Shellie Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Student Representative Policies History: Action Approval 03/16/2005; Action Approval 09/01/2010; Resolutions 2018-03; 2020-61; and, 2023-
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Commented [SS5]: Limiting the term to 1-year, will
allow the students who apply to review the meeting
schedule and any potential conflicts with their
academic, athletic or personal schedules.
It will also provide more students with the opportunity
serve as students reps.
Commented [SS6]: This is a change, Council may be
voting on very controversial items and allowing the
student to vote last will reduce the pressure on the
student, as well as provide a more clear role to
observers that the vote is in fact advisory only and does
not impact the outcome.
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[CITY COUNCIL STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE POLICY. NOT NUMBERED.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO SEEK OUT AND CONSIDER STUDENTS’ IDEAS, VIEWPOINTS AND REACTIONS TO CITY DECISIONS AND
POLICIES AFFECTING STUDENTS. IN ORDER TO PROVIDE STUDENT INPUT AND INVOLVEMENT, THE KENAI CITY COUNCIL MAY
APPOINT A STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE AND AN ALTERNATE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE AS IT DEEMS NECESSARY.
LIMITATIONS, QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
1.THE STUDENT MAY CAST ADVISORY VOTES ON ALL MATTERS EXCEPT THOSE SUBJECT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCUSSION.
ADVISORY VOTES SHALL BE CAST IN ROTATION WITH THE OFFICIAL COUNCIL VOTE AND SHALL NOT AFFECT THE OUTCOME
OF THE VOTE. ADVISORY VOTES SHALL BE RECORDED IN THE MINUTES. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES MAY NOT MOVE OR
SECOND ITEMS DURING A COUNCIL MEETING.
2.THE STUDENT(S) SHALL BE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF KENAI.
3.THE STUDENT(S) SHALL BE A JUNIOR OR SENIOR IN GOOD STANDING AT KENAI CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL.
4.THE STUDENT(S) SHALL BE ELECTED BY THE STUDENT COUNCIL OF KENAI CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL AND SUBJECT OF
APPROVAL OF THE KCHS ADMINISTRATION.
5.THE STUDENT(S) SHALL ATTEND ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS, UNLESS EXCUSED BY THE MAYOR.
THE ALTERNATE SHALL ATTEND MEETINGS IN THE ABSENCE OF THE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE.
6.THE STUDENT(S) SHOULD HAVE A LONG-TERM INTEREST IN PUBLIC SERVICE/
7.THE STUDENT(S) SHOULD GIVE FEEDBACK TO COUNCIL MEMBERS ABOUT POLICIES IMPACTING YOUNG PEOPLE.
8.THE STUDENT(S) SHOULD USE THIS OPPORTUNITY AS A WAY TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS.
9.THE STUDENT(S) WILL COMMUNICATE WITH STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS AT KENAI CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL TO PROVIDE
INFORMATION AND SEEK FEEDBACK FROM OTHER STUDENTS ON CITY ISSUES AFFECTING YOUNG PEOPLE AND COPIES OF
ALL WRITTEN REPORTS REGARDING THEIR SERVICE BE PROVIDED TO THE KENAI CITY COUNCIL THROUGH THE CITY
CLERK’S OFFICE.]
Action Approval Dates: 03/16/05; 09/01/2010
[PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE POLICY. POLICY NO. 2018-01
PURPOSE
THE PURPOSE OF THIS POLICY IS TO PROVIDE FOR A STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION.
SCOPE
THIS POLICY APPLIES TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND ALL STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED TO
THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION.
POLICY
IT IS IMPORTANT TO SEEK OUT AND CONSIDER STUDENTS' IDEAS, VIEWPOINTS AND REACTIONS TO PARKS AND RECREATION
DECISIONS. IN ORDER TO PROVIDE STUDENT INPUT AND INVOLVEMENT, THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF KENAI, MAY APPOINT A
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND THE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE MAY
PARTICIPATE IN THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETINGS PURSUANT TO THE FOLLOWING:
1.LIMITATIONS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS:
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A. THE STUDENT MAY CAST ADVISORY VOTES ON ALL MATTERS EXCEPT THOSE SUBJECT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
DISCUSSION. ADVISORY VOTES SHALL BE CAST IN ROTATION WITH THE OFFICIAL COMMISSION VOTE AND SHALL
NOT AFFECT THE OUTCOME OF A VOTE. ADVISORY VOTES SHALL BE RECORDED IN THE MEETING SUMMARIES.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES MAY NOT MOVE OR SECOND ITEMS DURING A COMMISSION MEETING.
B. THE STUDENT SHALL BE A KENAI RESIDENT AND A JUNIOR OR SENIOR IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATION.
C. THE STUDENT SHALL BE APPROVED BY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION; IF MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED, THE
MAYOR MAY SELECT AN APPLICANT FOR APPOINTMENT.
D. THE STUDENT SHALL ATTEND ALL PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS, UNLESS
EXCUSED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR.
E. THE STUDENT SHOULD HAVE AN INTEREST IN PUBLIC SERVICE.
F. THE STUDENT SHOULD USE THIS OPPORTUNITY AS A WAY TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS.
G. THE STUDENT WILL COMMUNICATE WITH OTHER STUDENTS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND SEEK FEEDBACK FROM
OTHER STUDENTS ON PARKS AND RECREATION ISSUES AFFECTING YOUNG PEOPLE.]
Policy History: Resolution No.’s 2018-03; 2020-61
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Chair Dunn and Harbor Commission Members
FROM: Shellie Saner, City Clerk
DATE: February 21, 2023
SUBJECT: Recommending City Council Approval of Amendments to the City
Council Procedures for Commissions Committees and Council on
Aging Policy No. 2016-01
City Council Policy No. 2016-01 was originally adopted in 2014, since adoption the policy has
been amended on multiple occasions with the last amendments made in 2019.
The proposed amendments to the policy have been forwarded for recommendation from your
commission. Your commission may recommend adoption of the proposed amendment or fail to
recommend adoption of the proposed amendments. In addition, your commission may propose
additional amendments. Below is an outline of the amendments as currently proposed:
•The scope of the policy has been expanded to include references to code sections that
area applicable to each commission.
•The amendment to paragraph 3.b. at the request of the Airport Manager would move
Airport Commission meetings from City Hall Council Chambers to the Conference Room
of the Kenai Municipal Airport terminal building.
•The amendment to paragraph 3.c. would remove the specific times for each commission
meeting from the policy. Meetings schedules and times would still require Council
approval.
•The amendments to paragraph 3.e. will include rescheduling meetings for the occasion
when a meeting may be rescheduled instead of cancelled.
•The amendment to paragraph 4.b. would change the type of minutes kept for commissions
from Summary minutes to Action minutes. Action minutes capture what was done, not
what was said. When acting as an advisory body recommendation that were acted on and
approved by the majority of the body are the ones that should be forwarded and
considered by the City Council. Exception: Summary minutes will be produced for the
Planning and Zoning Commission when they are acting on quasi-judicial items.
•The amendments to paragraph 6.b. clarify that actions of the commission must be relevant
to the authority of the commission.
•Newly inserted paragraph j. clarifies the role of commissioners and that they may only
speak on behalf of the commission when authorized to do so by a majority vote of the
commission.
•The amendments to Section 7 expand and clarify the role of the Council Liaison as well
as the role of a Council Member when attending a meeting as a sponsor to a legislative
item.
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CITY COUNCIL – 20.020 [2016-01]
COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND COUNCIL ON AGING PROCEDURES
Effective Date: March 5, 2014 Last Approved Date: April 19, 2023
See Also: PRO-20.020 TSK-20.020 Approved by: City Council
POLICY – 20.020 Commissions, Committees and Council on Aging Procedures
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures, other than those provided in KMC 1.90, for Commissions,
Committees and Council on Aging.
Scope
This policy applies to all advisory bodies appointed by the City Council. In addition to this policy the following
Kenai Municipal Code (KMC) provisions are applicable:
Airport Commission is also regulated by KMC 21.20
Harbor Commission is also regulated by KMC 11.10
Parks and Recreation Commission is also regulated by KMC 19.05
[THE] Planning and Zoning Commission is also regulated by KMC 14.05.
Policy
1. Appointment and Reappointments
a. An application for consideration of appointment or reappointment to a Commission, Committee or Council
on Aging must be submitted to the City Clerk.
b. The Mayor nominates an applicant for appointment or reappointment and by motion, the City Council
confirms.
2. Establishing Subcommittees
a. A subcommittee of a commission or committee may be established for a specific function upon approval
of Council.
3. Meeting Schedules
a. Commission, Committee and Council on Aging meeting schedule is as follows:
Commission / Committee / Council
on Aging Meeting Schedule Scheduled Meeting Days
Airport Commission Monthly Second Thursday of the month
Beautification Meetings held January, April,
May, September and October
Second Tuesday of the month
Council on Aging Monthly Second Thursday of the month
Harbor Commission Meetings held February, March,
April, May, June, August,
September and November
First Monday after first Council
meeting of the month
Library Commission (Suspended as of 2015, Ordinance No. 2815-2015)
Commented [SS1]: The scope was expanded to
reference the code sections that exist and are applicable
to certain commissions.
There are no code provisions for the Beautification
Committee.
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Parks & Recreation Commission Monthly, except for July First Thursday of the month
Planning & Zoning Commission Twice monthly Second & fourth Wednesday
b. All regular meetings will be held in the Kenai City Hall Council Chambers with the exception of the Council
on Aging who shall meet at the Senior Center and the Airport Commission who shall meet in the
Conference Room of the Kenai Municipal Airport terminal building, unless offsite arrangements are
approved by the Clerk. Exceptions for subcommittee meetings may be made with the advance notice of
the City Clerk.
c. [REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS SHALL BEGIN AT 7:00 P.M. UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY COUNCIL VIA MOTION,
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE COUNCIL ON AGING, WHICH BEGINS AT 4:30 P.M.] Regularly scheduled meeting times
will be approved by Council.
d. Commissions, Committees and Council on Aging may, with the City Clerk's approval and notification to
Council and the City Manager, hold special meetings (for a specific purpose) on an as-needed basis.
e. Commissions, Committees and Council on Aging meetings may be cancelled or rescheduled by the City
Clerk, with notification to Council and the City Manager, if cancellation or rescheduling is warranted, i.e.
lack of agenda items, pre-knowledge of lack of a quorum, etc.
f. Any additional commissions or committees established will be set and incorporated into the meeting
schedule by the City Council.
4. Minutes & Meeting Recordings
a. With exception of the Planning & Zoning Commission, taking notes and electronically recording meetings
shall be the responsibility of department liaison to the specific meeting body. The Clerk's Office shall take
notes and record the meeting for the Planning and Zoning Commission.
b. [SUMMARY] Action minutes will be produced by the Clerk's Office from the department liaisons notes and
provided to the City Council as official records of the meetings. Summary minutes will be produced by the
Clerk’s Office for Planning and Zoning Commission items when the item is quasi-judicial.
c. Regularly scheduled meetings shall be electronically recorded and with the exception of Planning &
Zoning Commission, shall be kept for two years.
d. Planning & Zoning Commission meeting recordings shall be kept for 6 years.
5. Work Sessions
a. Work sessions may not be held without the approval of the City Clerk unless they occur on the night of
and at the time of a regularly scheduled advertised meeting. Notification of scheduled work session shall
be provided to City Council and the City Manager. Work session may be requested by Council, the liaison
or Chair of the body.
b. During work sessions, only items on the work session agenda may be discussed and no formal actions may
be taken.
c. At a minimum, work sessions shall be posted on the Official City Bulletin Board in Kenai City Hall and on
the city website at least five days prior to the meeting.
6. Basic Meeting Information
Commented [SS2]: This proposed amendment was
requested by the Airport Manager.
Commented [SS3]: The information in the current
policy is incorrect. Removing the specific times from the
policy; however, establishing that changes in the times
are approved by Council will eliminate the possibility of
this policy having incorrect information in it.
Commented [SS4]: There are occasions when meetings
are not cancelled, just rescheduled. Including “or
rescheduled” would include steps already being taken.
Commented [SS5]: Roberts Rules of Order establishes
that minutes capture what was done, not what was said.
When acting as an advisory body, the opinions and
recommendations that were acted on and approved by
the majority or disapproved by the majority, are the
recommendations that should be considered by the
Council.
It is my recommendation when acting in an advisory
capacity the minutes kept be “Action Minutes”, not
summary minutes.
When acting in a quasi-judicial role, summary minutes
will be taken; however, it would be in the best interest
in quasi-judicial hearings to also clearly adopt findings
that support their decisions.
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a. All meetings shall be open to the public.
b. At a minimum, meeting notices shall be posted on the Official City Bulletin Board in Kenai City Hall and
on the city website at least five days prior to the meeting.
c. Meeting agendas shall be established by the Chair and the department liaison and shall be relevant to the
authority of the board, commission or committee as designated within the bylaws or Kenai Municipal Code.
Items requiring Committee, Commission or Council on Aging action under applicable municipal code prior
to final action by the Council, as distinguished from advisory recommendations, will be referred to the
respective body prior to any final Council action. The City Council, by motion, may refer any other item to
be placed on an agenda seeking a recommendation from the respective Committee, Commission, or
Council on Aging.
d. The department liaison shall submit items for the agenda and supporting documentation to the Clerk's
Office one week prior to a meeting, no later than 2:00 p.m. The Clerk's Office will compile meeting material
and distribute. The Planning & Zoning Commission is exempt from this requirement as the Planning
Department advertises, compiles meeting material and distributes for its commission.
e. Rules of Order: Pursuant to KMC 1.15.120(b) and KMC 1.90.050(c), in all matters of parliamentary
procedure, Robert's Rules of Order, as revised shall be applicable and govern all meetings, except as
specified in KMC 1.15.060 (Motions), KMC 1.15.100 (Speaking), and KMC 1.15.110 (Voting).
f. Quorum: No meeting may proceed in the absence of a quorum, i.e. a quorum is more than one-half of the
board/commission (quorum of the whole).
g. Motion: Pursuant to KMC 1.15.060(k), all motions require a second. A majority of votes is required to pass
a motion.
h. Speaking: In a meeting, members should be recognized by the Chair before speaking.
i. When is it a Meeting: If any public business is discussed collectively by four or a majority of members of
one body.
j. Representation of the body: Members of a City of Kenai Board, Commission, Committee or Council on
Aging may only speak on behalf of the body when approved to do so by a majority vote of the body; at
which time their basic responsibility is to carry out the body’s directives identified within motion as
approved.
7. Council Participation
a. Any Council Member may attend a meeting or work session of any Commission, Committee or the Council
on Aging; however, no more than three Council Members may attend any one meeting without additional
public notice.
b. Only the Council Liaison to the respective, Commission, Committee or Council on Aging may speak on
behalf of the Council if approved to do so by a majority vote of the City Council. [PARTICIPATION BY COUNCIL
MEMBERS AT COMMISSION, COMMITTEE OR COUNCIL ON AGING MEETINGS SHOULD BE LIMITED TO INTRODUCTION OF
LEGISLATION BY ONE COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE SPONSOR. PARTICIPATION BY ANY OTHER COUNCIL MEMBERS, WRITTEN OR
ORAL, IS DISCOURAGED.] Participation of the Liaison at Commission, Committee and Council on Aging
meetings is limited to updating the body on the actions of the Council and reporting back to the Council
the actions of the Commission, Committee or Council on Aging. The Liaison is a non-voting member and
does not participate in the debate of an advisory body.
c. Participation by Council Members other than the Liaison should be limited to ONE Council Member who
is a sponsor of a legislative item to be considered for recommendation from the advisory body. The
Commented [SS6]: It is important to keep the City of
Kenai bodies and staff on task, including this in the
policy ensures that body is acting on matters that the
City Council has given them authority to act on.
Commented [SS7]: This addition is important in
establishing each members role to the body they have
been appointed to; if speaking on behalf of the body, a
member must receive direction from a majority of the
body to do so.
This would not prevent a member from providing
comments on a subject to the council as an individual,
they would just need to make it clear they are speaking
as an individual and do not represent the opinions of the
body they serve on.
Commented [SS8]: More than three would be a
quorum, and a violation of the State of Alaska Open
meetings act.
Commented [SS9]: Neither Council Liaison or a
Council Member who sponsored a legislative item
should influence the direction in which an advisory body
is going to advise.
The Council members (Liaison or legislative sponsor)
will have the opportunity to debate the issue when it is
before the City Council.
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sponsors participation should be limited to three-minute testimony and answering questions from the
body, the sponsor of the legislation will not participate in debate of the advisory body. When speaking to
the advisory body as the legislate sponsor the following additional rules apply:
i. The legislative sponsor will not testify from the Dais, testimony from the sponsor shall be made from
the area designated for public comment.
ii. If the legislative sponsor is the Liaison to the advisory body, the legislative sponsor will remove
themselves from the dais and seat themselves in the public area of the chambers. The legislative
sponsor will remain in the public seating area during the discussion, debate and voting on the
legislative item in which they sponsored.
b. Exception: Council Members may fully participate in any joint work session or other meeting with a
Commission, Committee, or the Council on Aging when it has been noticed that the City Council will be in
attendance, or there has been a specific delegation of authority by the Council for a member(s) to represent
the Council.
_______________________________________________
Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________________________
Shellie Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Policy History: Action Approval on 08-04-2004; R2017-24; R2018-19; 2019-03; 2023-XX
Note: Between 2004 and 2017 other amendments to the policy were made through the action approval process.
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March 01, 2023
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
March 01, 2023 ꟷ 6:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
**Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 3**
www.kenai.city
Action Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes
aggregated)
*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 (Public comments limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker)
1. Rasmussen Foundation/State of Alaska Broadband Access and Digital Equity Across Alaska,
Associate Emily Pape, MMP of Kallander & Associates.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3336-2023 - Accepting and Appropriating an
American Rescue Plan Act Grant Passed through the State of Alaska Department of Health and
Social Services for Kenai Senior Center Expenditures in Support of its Response to the COVID-
19 Public Health Emergency. (Administration)
2. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3337-2023 - Accepting and Appropriating an
Increase from the Kenai Peninsula Borough for the Senior Citizen Program Grant.
(Administration)
3. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2023-16 - Amending the Employee Classification
Plan by Removing the Data Entry Clerk, Consolidating the Meals Driver and Driver Classes,
and Adjusting the Ranges of Driver, Kitchen Assistant, and Cook Positions at the Kenai Senior
Center. (Administration)
4. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2023-17 - Authorizing the Use of the Fleet
Replacement Fund for the Purchase of Equipment to Upfit Four New Police Vehicles and
Authorizing the Sole Source Purchase of a Portion of the Items from Alaska Safety Inc. Utilizing
the Contract of Another Government Agency in which the City is Authorized to Participate.
(Administration)
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5. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2023-18 - Renumbering Kenai City Council
Supervisory Sub-Committee Policy No. 2017-02 to Policy No. 20.230. (City Clerk)
6. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2023-19 - Authorizing the Purchase of Real
Property Described as Lots 8 and 9, Block 19, of the Original Townsite of Kenai, According to
US Survey 2970B, Record of the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of
Alaska, and Designated as Kenai Peninsula Borough Parcel Number 04710308 from Billy
McCann Et Al. and Glenda Sterling, for the Public Purpose of Including the Property in the Bluff
Erosion Restoration Project and Determining that the Public Interest Will Not Be Served by an
Appraisal. (Administration)
7. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2023-20 - Authorizing a Budget Transfer in the
Visitor Center Improvement Capital Project Fund and Authorizing a Contract Award and
Corresponding Purchase Order for the Visitor Center Roof Replacement Project.
(Administration)
8. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2023-21 - Authorizing a Contract Award and
Corresponding Purchase Order for the Green Strip Playground Equipment Project.
(Administration)
E. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of February 15, 2023. (City Clerk)
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED. Ordinance No. 3332-2023 - Amending Kenai
Municipal Code Section 3.10.070-Livestock within the City Limits, to Allow a Maximum of
Twelve (12) Chicken Hens to be Kept on Certain Lots Less than 40,000 Square Feet within the
City of Kenai. (Douthit and Winger)
[01/04/23 Introduced by Council; Referred for recommendation to the 01/25/23 Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting; First Public Hearing by Council Scheduled for 02/01/23; 02/01/23 Referred to the
Planning & Zoning Commission for a Work Session; Second City Council Public Hearing Scheduled for
March 1, 2023.]
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
2. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to the Renewal of a Retail Marijuana Store License for Cook
Inlet Cannabis Co., DBA: East Rip - License No. 13382. (City Clerk)
3. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to the Renewal of a Marijuana Product Manufacturing
Facility License for Herban Extracts LLC., DBA: Herban Extracts LLC. - License No. 14432.
(City Clerk)
4. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to the Renewal of a Retail Marijuana Store License for KRC
LLC., DBA: Kenai River Cannabis. - License No. 17808. (City Clerk)
5. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to the Renewal of a Retail Marijuana Store License and a
Standard Marijuana Cultivation License for Majestic Gardens LLC., DBA: Majestic Gardens
LLC. - License No.’s 15393 and 15395. (City Clerk)
6. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to the Renewal of a Beverage Dispensary Liquor License
for D & E Investments Inc., DBA: The Bow - License No. 1312. (City Clerk)
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7. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to the Transfer of Ownership of a Beverage Dispensary
Liquor License and Restaurant Designation Permit for Solitaire LLC., DBA: Pizza Paradisos -
License No. 3032. (City Clerk)
8. *Ordinance No. 3338-2023 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code Chapter 1.15 - Rules of Order,
to Allow Approval of the Agenda and Consent Agenda in One Motion, Remove Sections that
May Conflict with the State of Alaska Open Meetings Act, and Remove any Rules that are
Standard Rules as Established in Roberts Rules of Order. (City Clerk)
H. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Parks and Recreation Commission
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Beautification Committee
I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. City Attorney
3. City Clerk
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Citizens Comments (Public comments limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION
M. PENDING ITEMS
1. Resolution No. 2023-15 - Amending the City Council Selecting and Appointing a Qualified
Person or Persons to Fill Vacancies on the City Council Policy No. 2021-01 and Renumbering
and Renaming to City Council Policy No. 20.220 - Filling Council Vacancies by Appointment.
(City Clerk) [Postponed to the March 15, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting]
N. ADJOURNMENT
O. INFORMATION ITEMS
The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City’s website at www.kenai.city. Copies of
resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk’s Office or outside the Council Chamber prior
to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 907-283-8231.
Join Zoom Meeting OR
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March 15, 2023
Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting
March 15, 2023 ꟷ 6:00 PM
Kenai City Council Chambers
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska
**Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 3**
www.kenai.city
Action Agenda
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes
aggregated)
*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 (Public comments limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker)
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ENACTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Ordinance No. 3338-2023 – Amending Kenai Municipal
Code Chapter 1.15 - Rules of Order, to Allow Approval of the Agenda and Consent Agenda in
One Motion, Remove Sections that May Conflict with the State of Alaska Open Meetings Act,
and Remove any Rules that are Standard Rules as Established in Roberts Rules of Order. (City
Clerk)
2. ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Resolution No. 2023-22 - Authorizing a Budget Transfer
in the Water & Sewer Capital Project Fund, Public Works Department – Water Division for
Additional SCADA Related Services. (Administration)
3. ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Resolution No. 2023-23 - Requesting State of Alaska
Funding Support for the Wildwood Drive Rehabilitation Project. (Administration)
E. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of March 1, 2023. (City Clerk)
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION AS AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTE. Resolution No. 2023-
15 - Amending the City Council Selecting and Appointing a Qualified Person or Persons to Fill
Vacancies on the City Council Policy No. 2021-01 and Renumbering and Renaming to City
Council Policy No. 20.220 - Filling Council Vacancies by Appointment. (City Clerk) [Clerk's
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Note: At the February 15, 2023 City Council Meeting, this Resolution was Postponed to this
Meeting; a Motion to Adopt is on the Floor.]
• Substitute Resolution No. 2023-15 - Repealing City Council Policy No. 2021-01 - Selecting
and Appointing a Qualified Person to Fill Vacancies on the City Council and Adopting City
Council Policy No. 20.220 - Filling Council Vacancies by Appointment. (Gabriel and Baisden)
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
2. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to the Renewal of a Limited Marijuana Cultivation Facility
for Jennifer Huffman DBA: Grateful Bud LLC., - License No. 16474. (City Clerk)
3. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to the Renewal of a Marijuana Product Manufacturing
Facility License and a Standard Marijuana Cultivation License for Red Run Cannabis
Cultivators, LLC., DBA: Red Run Cannabis Cultivators, LLC. - License No.’s 19372 and 10052;
and a Retail Marijuana Store License for Red Run Cannabis Company, LLC., DBA: Red Run
Cannabis Company, LLC. – License No. 10056 (City Clerk)
4. APPROVED WITHOUT OBJECTION AS AMENDED. *Action/Approval - Special Use Permit
to Rebecca Boettcher, DBA: The Fishing Grounds, LLC for Operation of a Snack/Gift Shop
Inside the Kenai Municipal Airport. (Administration)
5. *Action/Approval - Special Use Permit to Pacific Star Seafoods, Inc. for On or Off Loading
Fish at the Kenai Municipal Airport. (Administration)
6. *Ordinance No. 3339-2023 - Accepting and Appropriating Donations to the Kenai Animal
Shelter for the Care of Animals. (Administration)
7. *Ordinance No. 3340-2023 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant Received through Maddie’s
Fund to the Kenai Animal Shelter for the Care of Animals. (Administration)
8. *Ordinance No. 3341-2023 - Accepting and Appropriating a Donation to the Kenai Senior
Center. (Administration)
9. APPROVED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Action/Approval - Approving a Memorandum of
Agreement for the Use of the Alaska Regional Aircraft Fire Training Center for the Calendar
Year 2023. (Administration)
10. APPROVED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Action/Approval - Issuing a Letter of Support for the
Challenger Learning Center of Alaska's Request for Funding. (Administration)
11. Discussion – Scheduling Council Employee Evaluations. (Gabriel)
H. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Parks and Recreation Commission
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Beautification Committee
I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
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J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. City Attorney
3. City Clerk
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Citizens Comments (Public comments limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION
M. PENDING ITEMS
N. ADJOURNMENT
O. INFORMATION ITEMS
The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City’s website at www.kenai.city. Copies of
resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk’s Office or outside the Council Chamber prior
to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 907-283-8231.
Join Zoom Meeting OR
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514 Fun ny Ri ver Road • Soldotna, AK 99669 • (90 7) 714-2460 • Fax: (907) 260-5992
City of Kenai -Publ ic Works
210 Fidalg o Ave
Kenai, AK 99611
PARC EL ID: 04945002
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
MULTI-AGENCY PERMIT PACKAGE
RC# 12995
3/14/2023
Dredge 3000 cubic yards of mud and accumulated sed i ments from .80 acres be low the Mean High Water
(M HW) of the Kenai River, a water of the U.S. for the pu rpose of maintaini ng an existing basin around the
Kenai public boat launch. Dredged material would be placed approx. 990' tp the east pm am existing
g ravel p ad. The work would be done with a track hoe when the site is completely dewatered at low tides,
and no part of the equipment would be below the water li n e at any poin t in time.
Enclosed please find the ind ividual permits from the foll owing River Center Agencies:
Expiration
D Not required
D Not required
D Not required
T 12/31/2026
Agency
Kena i Peni nsula Boroug h, Habitat Protection
Kenai Peninsula Boroug h, Floodplain Development
State of Alaska, Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation
State of Alaska , Department of Fish & Game Hab itat Division
Each of these permits have exp i ration dat es. Please review t hem carefully. If you are unable to complete
your p roj ect by the expiration dates, you must apply for an extension to your permits.
The permittee is responsible for t h e actions of the contractors, age nts, o r other persons who perform
work to accomplish the ap proved p lan. For any activity t hat deviates from the approved plan, the
permi ttee sha ll notify the River Center and obta in written approval before beg inning the activity.
If you have any q uestions r ega rd i ng yo ur project, please contact the River Center at (907) 7 14 -2460 or
kenairivcenter@ k pb.u s.
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THE STATE
01ALASKA
GOVERNOR MIKE DUNLEAVY
Department of F ish and Game
HAB ITAT SECT ION
Southce ntral Region Office
514 Funny River Rood
Soldotna. Alaska 99669-8255
Main: 907.714.2475
Fox: 907.260.5992
FISH HABITAT PERMIT FH22-V-0129
Amendment I
City of Kenai
A lan F Robillard
210 Fida lgo Ave
Kenai , AK 99611
RE: Maintenance Dredging
Kenai River -Stream No. 244-30-10010
Section 9, T SN, R 11W, S.M.
Location : 60.54497°N, 151.22153°W
Kenai Peninsula Borough Parcel No. 049-450-02
River Center Tracking No. 12995
Dear Mr. Robillard:
ISSUED: March 13, 2023
EXPIRES: December 31, 2026
Pursuant to the Anadromous Fish Act at AS 16.05.87 1 (b}, the Alaska Department of Fish
and Game (ADF&G), Habitat Section, has reviewed your request for a time extension to
Fish Habitat Permit FH22-V-0129 for maintenance dredging of the City of Kenai public
boat launch. Approximately 3,000 cub ic yards of accumulated sediment will be removed
annually fro m a 35,000 square foot area d ownstream of the boat launch at the
referenced location . Fish Habitat Pe rmit FH22 -V-0129 is amended, authorizing a time
extension. Your permit app lication and all material s, maps, and draw ings are hereby
adopted by reference into this permit. All terms and conditions of the original permit
remain in effect.
You may appea l this permit decis ion relating to AS 16.05.871 in accordance with the
provisions of AS 44.62.33 0-630.
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City of Kenai
FH22-V-0129-AI
-2-Issued: March 13, 2023
Expires: December 31, 2026
Please direct questions about this permit amendment to Habitat Biologist Kaitlynn
Cafferty at (907) 714-2481 or e-mail at ka itl ynn.cafferty@alaska.gov.
Sincerely,
Doug Vincent-Lang
Commissioner
T 01t4J fvt l/vllVrW
By: Tony Munter
Kenai Peninsula Area Manager
Habitat Section
cc: AWT Soldotna
ADF&G Soldotna
COE-KFO
Al Ott, ADF&G Fairbanks
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DISPLAY THIS SIGN SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE ROAD AND A SECOND COPY THAT IS VISIBLE FROM THE RIVER
THIS SIGN SHOULD BE POSTED DURING ALL PHASES OF CONSTRUCTION
"" 1'1\'ER CENTER
RC12995
RIVER CENTER PERMITTED PROJECT
Applicant: Authorized Work:
Dredge 3000 cubic yards of mud and accumulated sediments from .80 acres
City of Kenai -Public Works below the Mean High Water (MHW) of the Kena i River, a water of the U.S. for
the purpose of maintaining an existing basin around the Kenai public boat
KPB Parcel: launch. Dredged material would be placed approx. 990' tp the east pm am
ex isting gravel pad. The work would be done w ith a track hoe when the site is
04945002 completely dewatered at low tides, and no part of the equipment would be
below the water line at any point in time.
Lega l Des cription:
Permits Issued: Expiration:
The project site is located at S 9, T SN, R llW, Seward Meridian, KPB Floodplain Not required
60.5449N; 115.2216W, in the Kenai Riv er Kenai, in Kenai, Alaska.
KPB Habitat Protection Not required
ADNR Park Use Permit Not required
ADFG Division of Habitat 12/31/2026
Questions regarding this permit should be directed to the Gilman River Center: (907) 714-2460
P:\Departments\Dock\Special Use Permit (SUP)\Dock Crane Revised 3.24.23 LL
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
The CITY OF KENAI (City), for the consideration, and pursuant to the conditions set forth
below, hereby grants to PERMITTEE), whose
Address is ___________________________________________________________________
Phone number _________________________ Email_______________________________ the
non-exclusive right to use the City Dock Crane and associated dock space and infrastructure as
described below:
Open dock space, furthest downriver (National) Crane and floating docks
and as further shown in the attached Exhibit A.
1. TERM. This special use permit shall be from _____________ to Seasonal Closure of
Dock Facility in 2023.
2. PERMIT FEES. The Permittee shall be charged a permit fee of $1000.00 plus applicable
sales tax.
The Permittee shall pay the City the permit fee on or before .
Checks, bank drafts, or postal money orders shall be made payable to the City of Kenai
and delivered to the City Hall, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 on or before the
first of each month.
In addition to the permit fee specified above, the Permittee agrees to pay to the appropriate
parties all levies, assessments, and charges as hereinafter provided:
A. Sales tax enforced, or levied in the future, computed upon the permit fee payable in
monthly installments whether said fee is paid on a monthly or yearly basis;
B. All necessary licenses and permits; all lawful taxes and assessments which, during
the term hereof may become a lien upon or which may be levied by the State, Borough,
City, or by any other tax levying body, upon any taxable possessory right which
Permittee may have in or to the Premises by reason of its use or occupancy or by
reason of the terms of this Permit, provided however, that nothing herein contained
shall prevent Permittee from contesting any increase in such tax or assessment
through procedures provided by law.
C. Interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum and penalties of ten percent (10%)
of any amount of money owed under this Special Use Permit which are not paid on or
before the due date.
D. Costs and expenses incident to this Special Use Permit, including but not limited to
recording costs.
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3. USE. The use by the Permittee of the Premises is limited to the purpose of Crane
Operations. This use is subject to City, Borough, and State laws and regulations and the
reasonable administrative actions of the City for the protection and maintenance of the
Premises and of adjacent and contiguous lands or facilities. Use of the Premises is subject
to the following conditions:
A. Permittee shall use the Premises only for loading and unloading of fish and other
equipment and goods.
B. Crane operations must be conducted in a manner not to interfere with other City and
Public Use of the Dock. Vehicles may not be parked, and equipment may not be placed
in any manner that blocks ingress and egress from the dock. Vehicles, boats and
equipment may not be left unattended at Dock or floats.
C. Unless specifically agreed to in a separately written authorization of the City Public
Works Director, Permittee may not receive payment or other compensation for
operation or use of the Crane.
4. TRAINING. Permittee shall, prior to operating any cranes owned by the City or permitting
any employee, agent, representative , service provider, or other person to operate any
City-owned crane, ensure and verify that each Covered Operator has successfully
completed:
A. Online Pedestal Crane Training from Hard Hat Training Series provided by Safety
Provisions, Inc., and present Certificate of Completion to City. A current certificate will
be provided to the City of Kenai. Certifications are valid for three years from the
completion of training.
B. Proficiency training session with the Dock Cranes administered by the City's Dock
personnel.
C. Only those persons listed below as Permittee's Crane Operators may operate the
Crane. Permittee shall not allow any other person to operate the crane.
a. Names of Approved Crane Operators:
D. The requirements in A. and B. above must be completed each calendar year.
Completed training from prior years does not satisfy this requirement.
5. INDEMNITY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT. The Permittee shall
fully indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City of Kenai, its officers, agents,
employees, and volunteers at its own expense from and against any and all actions,
damages, costs, liability, claims, losses, judgments, penalties, including reasonable
Attorney’s fees of or for liability for any wrongful or negligent acts, errors, or omissions of
the Permittee, its officers, agents or employees, or any subcontractor under this Permit.
The Permittee shall not be required to defend or indemnify the City for any claims of or
liability for any wrongful or negligent act, error, or omission solely due to the independent
negligence of the City. If there is a claim of or liability for the joint negligence of the
Permittee and the independent negligence of the City, the indemnification and hold
harmless obligation shall be apportioned on a comparative fault basis. Apportionment shall
be established upon final determination of the percentage of fault. If any such
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determination is by settlement, the percentage of fault attributed to each party for purposes
of this indemnification provision shall only be binding upon the parties included in the
settlement agreement. “Permittee” and “City” as used in this article include the employees,
agents, officers, directors, and other contractors who are directly responsible, respectively,
for each party. The term “independent negligence of the City” is negligence other than in
the City’s selection, administration, monitoring, or controlling of the Permittee.
6. DAMAGES. Permittee is solely responsible for any damage to the Crane and adjacent
Premises and Improvements during the term of this Permit. In the event that the Crane
and adjacent City Premises and Improvements are damaged or destroyed during the term
of this Permit, Permittee shall immediately notify the City and shall pay to the City all costs
of repair or replacement including, but not limited to replacement of locks or keys as
determined by the City Public Works Director.
7. NO WARRANTIES IMPLIED. The City, its officers, agents, and employees make no
warranties or representations as to the condition of the Crane and adjacent Premises and
Improvements or their suitability for Permittees use. Permittee uses the Crane, adjacent
Premises, and Improvements in AS IS CONDITION. Permittee shall inspect the Crane,
adjacent Premises, and improvements prior to use and report any defects, hazards, or
dangers to the Public Works Director before using. The City shall have no liability to
Permittee or to any other person for delays, loss of use, loss of income, damage to
property, personal injury, or death arising from or related to the availability, condition, or
use of the Crane or adjacent Premises or Improvements during the term of this Permit.
8. PERMITTEE’S OBLIGATION TO PREVENT AND REMOVE LIENS. Permittee will not
permit any liens, including mechanic’s, laborer’s, construction, supplier’s, mining, or any
other liens obtainable or available under existing law, to stand against the Premises or
improvements on the Premises for any labor or material furnished to Permittee or to any
related entity or claimed entity. The Permittee shall have the right to provide a bond as
contemplated by State of Alaska law and contest the validity or amount of any such lien
or claimed lien. Upon the final determination of the lien or claim for lien, the Permittee will
immediately pay any judgment rendered with all proper costs and charges and shall have
such lien released or judgment satisfied at Permittee’s own expense.
9. PARKING. Parking limited to the designated area as shown on map.
10. PERSONAL PROPERTY. Personal property may not be left on the dock when permittee
is not actively using the crane for loading and unloading activities.
11. FORBEARANCE. Failure to insist upon a strict compliance with the terms, conditions,
and/or any requirement herein contained, or referred to, shall not constitute or be
construed as a waiver or relinquishment of the right to exercise such terms, conditions, or
requirements.
12. TERMINATION, DEFAULT. This Permit may be terminated by either party hereto by
giving 30 days advance written notice to the other party. The City may terminate the Permit
immediately, or upon notice shorter than 30 days, to protect public health and safety. The
City may also terminate this Permit immediately, or upon notice shorter than 30 days, due
to a failure of Permittee to comply with conditions and terms of this Permit, which failure
remains uncured after notice by City to Permittee providing Permittee with a reasonable
time period to correct the violation or breach.
13. NO DISCRIMINATION. Permittee will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, age, or sex against any patron, employee, applicant for 30
employment, or other person or group of persons in any manner prohibited by federal or
State law. Permittee recognizes the right of the City to take any action necessary to
enforce this requirement.
14. ASSIGNMENT. Permittee may not assign, by grant or implication, the whole any part of
this Permit, the Premises, or any improvement on the Premises without the written consent
of the City. Unless the City specifically releases the Permittee in writing, the City may hold
the Permittee responsible for performing any obligation under this permit which an
assignee fails to perform.
15. ASSUMPTION OF RISK. Permittee shall provide all proper safeguards and shall assume
all risks incurred in its activities on the Premises and its exercise of the privileges granted
in this Permit.
16. NO JOINT VENTURE. The City shall not be construed or held to be a partner or joint
venturer of Permittee in the conduct of its business or activities on the Premises.
17. SURVIVAL. The obligations and duties of Permittee under paragraphs 5 and 6 of this
Permit shall survive the cancellation, termination, or expiration of this Permit.
18. AUTHORITY. By signing this Permit, Permittee represents that is has read this
agreements and consents to be bound by the terms and conditions herein and that the
person signing this Permit is duly authorized by the business to bind the business
hereunder.
CITY OF KENAI Name:
By: By:
Terry Eubank Date Date
City Manager Title:
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
STATE OF ALASKA )
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THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT )
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this ____day of ________, 20____, the foregoing instrument was
acknowledged before me by Paul Ostrander, City Manager of the City of Kenai, Alaska, an Alaska
home rule municipality, on behalf of the City.
Notary Public for Alaska
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My Commission Expires:
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STATE OF ALASKA )
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THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT )
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on this day of , 20____, the foregoing instrument
was acknowledged before me by .
Notary Public for Alaska
My Commission Expires:
ATTEST:
Shellie Saner, CMC, City Clerk
SEAL:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Scott M. Bloom, City Attorney
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